disorderly house

Definition of "disorderly house"
  1. A location where unlawful activities such as illegal betting or prostitution occur
How to use "disorderly house" in a sentence
  1. The police had to intervene when the apartment turned into a disorderly house.
  2. Many cities have laws designed to shut down disorderly houses.
  3. The authorities received several complaints about a potential disorderly house in the neighborhood.
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