Civil disorder
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Civil disorder, also known as civil unrest, is a broad term that is typically used by law enforcement to describe one or more forms of disturbance caused by a group of people. Civil disturbance is typically a symptom of, and a form of protest against, major socio-political problems. Typically, the severity of the action coincides with public outrage. Examples of civil disorder include, but are not necessarily limited to: illegal parades; sit-ins and other forms of obstructions; riots; sabotage; and other forms of crime. It is intended to be a demonstration to the public and the government, but can escalate into general chaos.
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See also
- Chaos
- Civil disobedience
- Direct action
- Economic collapse
- Insurgency
- List of riots
- List of incidents of civil unrest in the United States
- Martial law
- Pogrom
- Rebellion
- Revolution
- Sectarian violence
- State of emergency
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