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The Riot Act was an act of the Parliament of Great Britain which authorised local authorities to declare any group of twelve or more people to be unlawfully assembled and thus have to disperse or face punitive action. The long title of the act was: An Act for preventing tumults and riotous assemblies and for the more speedy and effectual punishing the rioters.
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What is the meaning of the word riot?
Riot is a fight or clash like religious riot
What actors and actresses appeared in The Riot Act - 2012?
The cast of The Riot Act - 2012 includes: Rachele Rapisardi
Who issued the riot act?
who issued the declartory act
What does riot act mean as an idiom?
The idiom "read the riot act" means to issue a stern warning or reprimand to someone, usually in a forceful or direct manner. It comes from a historical practice where a formal proclamation known as the Riot Act was read aloud to disperse unruly crowds or protests.
Why was the riot act significant?
because it caught shays
What does read you the riot act mean?
There was a literal Riot Act in England up until fairly recently. This phrase has come to mean anything you say to reprimand rowdy people and try to get them to quiet down.
What does reading someone the Riot Act mean?
I don't remember the details, but in 18th or 19th century England if a crowd was considered unruly by the authorities someone would actually read the crowd the anti-riot law. Sounds sort of like reading Miranda rights to a group.
What does the idiom 'read the riot act' mean?
To punish Answer: "Read the riot act" is not punishment per se, but explaining (often loudly!) what the infraction is and what the consequences will be if the problem doesn't stop. It's the step before punishment.
What does the acronym RIOT stand for?
Rank ACRO MEANING*** RIOT Remote Interactive Optimization Testbed (optimization) *** RIOT Righteous Invasion of Truth (band) ** RIOT Reaching In and Out Together (Christian youth organization) * RIOT Rice Infusion-Oxgall-Tween 80 Agar * RIOT Ruckus Interoperability and Open Testing (Wi-Fi program) * RIOT Rapid Information Overlay Technology (software) * RIOT Revolution in Our Time (band)
Did the townshend act give England control?
It did not give them complete control, but it did cause a big riot.
The huge riot in New York City during the war was caused by the?
Enrollment Act of Conscription. =)
What is the meaning for the cover art of riot by paramore?
Paramore (well, Hayley) are big 'no doubt' fans and the cover art of riot is inspired by one of there original cover art's.
