A more thorough explanation:

Civil disorder refers to a situation where three or more people engage in violent acts that pose an immediate threat to people or property. It is also known as a riot.

A riot is an unlawful disturbance of the peace by a group of three or more people who act together in a violent or tumultuous manner that threatens or terrorizes the public. It can be an assemblage of people in a public place for the purpose of accomplishing a common goal, regardless of whether it is lawful or not.

For example, a group of people protesting against a government policy may turn violent and start damaging public property. This would be considered a riot or civil disorder.

Under the law, a riot is an indictable misdemeanor punishable by a fine and imprisonment. In some cases, it can be a felony punishable by imprisonment for life.

It is important to note that peaceful protests or demonstrations are not considered civil disorder or riots. It is only when violence and destruction of property occur that it becomes a civil disorder.