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riot act

ri·ot act
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [rahy-uh t akt]
    • /ˈraɪ ət ækt/
    • /ˈraɪ.ət ækt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rahy-uh t akt]
    • /ˈraɪ ət ækt/

Definitions of riot act words

  • noun riot act an English statute of 1715 providing that if 12 or more persons assemble unlawfully and riotously, to the disturbance of the public peace, and refuse to disperse upon proclamation they shall be considered guilty of felony. 1
  • idioms riot act read someone the riot act, to reprimand; censure: The principal read them the riot act for their behavior at the assembly. to give (someone) a sharp warning. 1
  • noun riot act (formerly in England) a statute of 1715 by which persons committing a riot had to disperse within an hour of the reading of the act by a magistrate 0
  • noun riot act an English law, passed in 1715, providing that if twelve or more persons are unlawfully assembled and disturbing the public peace they must disperse on proclamation (reading the Riot Act) or be held guilty of felony 0

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Parts of speech for Riot act

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riot act popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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