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rioting |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Riot \Ri"ot\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Rioted}; p. pr & vb n. {Rioting}.] [OF. rioter; cf OD ravotten.] 1. To engage in riot; to act in an unrestrained or wanton manner; to indulge in excess of luxury, feasting, or the like to revel; to run riot; to go to excess. Now he exact of all wastes in delight, Riots in pleasure, and neglects the law. --Daniel. No pulse that riots, and no blood that glows. --Pope. 2. (Law) To disturb the peace; to raise an uproar or sedition. See {Riot}, n., 3. --Johnson. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: rioting n : a state of disorder involving group violence [syn: {riot}]
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