01 n. An interruption of a state of peace or quiet; derangement of the regular course of things; disquiet; disorder; as, a disturbance of religio…
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An interruption of a state of peace or quiet; derangement of the regular course of things; disquiet; disorder; as, a disturbance of religious exercises; a disturbance of the galvanic current.
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Confusion of the mind; agitation of the feelings; perplexity; uneasiness.“Any man . . . in a state of disturbance and irritation.” — Burke.
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Violent agitation in the body politic; public commotion; tumult.“The disturbance was made to support a general accusation against the province.” — Bancroft.
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The hindering or disquieting of a person in the lawful and peaceable enjoyment of his right; the interruption of a right; as, the disturbance of a franchise, of common, of ways, and the like.(Law)