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disorderly
disorderly [ diss áwrdərli ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. lacking order: lacking order or organization
2. unruly: unruly and resisting authority
3. criminal law disturbing peace: disturbing the peace or violating public order

disorderliness noun
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