4. (Law)
Defn: 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. Blackstone.
Syn. — Tumult; brawl; commotion; turmoil; uproar; hubbub; disorder; derangement; confusion; agitation; perturbation; annoyance.
DISTURBATION
Dis`tur*ba"tion, n. Etym: [L. disturbatio.]
Defn: Act of disturbing; disturbance. [Obs.] Daniel.
DISTURBER
Dis*turb"er, n. Etym: [Cf. OF. destorbeor.]
1. One who, or that which, disturbs of disquiets; a violator of peace; a troubler. A needless disturber of the peace of God's church and an author of dissension. Hooker.
2. (Law)
Defn: One who interrupts or incommodes another in the peaceable enjoyment of his right.
DISTURN
Dis*turn", v. t. Etym: [OF. destourner, F. détourner. See Detour.]