Civil disorder, also known as
civil unrest or
civil strife, is a broad term that is typically used by law enforcement to describe unrest caused by a group of people. Civil disturbance can include a form of protest against major socio-political problems, but also can simply be an expression of antisocial values. It is essentially the breakdown of orderly society, of which examples can include: illegal
parades;
sit-ins and other forms of obstructions;
riots;
sabotage; and other forms of crime. Even on occasions where it is typically intended to be a
demonstration to the public or the government, such can escalate into general chaos.