alterar el orden público

An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to disturb the peace
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Un grupo de borrachos fueron arrestados por alterar el orden público.A group of drunk men were arrested for disturbing the peace.
b. to breach the peace
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Las penas por alterar el orden público son muy variadas y dependen de la gravedad del delito o la falta.Penalties for breaching the peace vary widely and depend on the seriousness of the offence or misdemeanour.
c. to disrupt public order
Nos acusaron de alterar el orden público. Solo estábamos cantando.We were accused of disrupting public order. We were only singing.
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