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Chapter 9
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Disorderly Conduct | Loud, obnoxious or other offensive conduct in a public place. |
| Fighting Words | Speech which, it will likely incite immediate violence, is not protected by the first amendment. |
| Inciting | The offence of urging another to commit an unlawful act. |
| Symbolic Speech | Nonverbal expressions that convey a belief or idea. |
| Threats of Violence | Statements or actions that unequivocally convey the message that violent actions will be taken. |
| True Threat | A serious expression of an intent to inflict bodily harm. |
| Riot | Under the common law a tumultuous disturbance of the peace by three or more people assembled with a common purpose to do an unlawful act. |
| Stalking | A crime involving activities such as spying on the victim, following the victim, or attempting to communicate with the victim through the telephone or mail. Cyberstalking through the Internet is also a crime. |