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==Origin==
[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from Anglo-French riote rash [[action]], [[noise]], disorder
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/13th_century 13th Century]
==Definitions==
*1: archaic a : profligate [[behavior]] : [[debauchery]]
:b : unrestrained revelry
:c : [[noise]], uproar, or disturbance made by revelers
*2:a : [[public]] [[violence]], tumult, or disorder
:b : a [[violent]] [[public]] disorder; specifically : a tumultuous disturbance of the [[public]] [[peace]] by [[three]] or more [[persons]] assembled together and [[acting]] with a common [[intent]]
*3: a [[random]] or disorderly profusion <the woods were a riot of [[color]]>
*4: one that is wildly amusing <the new comedy is a riot>
==Description==
A '''riot''' is a form of [[civil]] disorder characterized often by disorganized [[groups]] lashing out in a sudden and [[intense]] rash of [[violence]] against [[authority]], [[property]] or people. While [[individuals]] may attempt to lead or [[control]] a riot, riots are typically [[chaotic]] and exhibit [[Horde|herd]] [[behavior]], and usually generated by civil unrest.
Riots often occur in [[reaction]] to a [[perceived]] grievance or out of [[dissent]]. Historically, riots have occurred due to poor working or living conditions, [[government]], [[oppression]], [[taxation]] or conscription, [[conflicts]] between Ethnic groups, [[food]] supply or [[religions]], the outcome of a sporting [[event]] or [[frustration]] with [[legal]] channels through which to air grievances.
Riots typically involve vandalism and the destruction of [[private]] and [[public]] [[property]]. The specific property to be targeted varies depending on the cause of the riot and the inclinations of those involved. Targets can include shops, cars, restaurants, state-owned [[institutions]], and [[religious]] buildings.
Some rioters have become quite sophisticated at [[understanding]] and withstanding the [[tactics]] used by [[police]] in such situations. Manuals for successful rioting are available on the [[internet]]. These manuals also [[encourage]] rioters to get the press involved, as there is more [[safety]] with the cameras rolling. There is also more [[attention]]. [[Citizens]] with video cameras may also have an [[effect]] on both rioters and police.
Dealing with riots is often [[difficult]] task for [[police]] departments, and police officers sent to deal with riots are usually armed with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballistic_shield ballistic shields] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riot_shotgun riot shotguns], mainly because of the larger spread of the shorter barrels. Police may also use tear gas and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CS_gas CS gas] to stop rioters. Most riot police have moved to using less-than-lethal [[methods]] to [[control]] riots, such as shotguns that fire rubber slugs and flexible baton rounds to [[injure]] or otherwise incapacitate rioters for easy [[arrest]].[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riot]
[[Category: Law]]
[[Category: Political Science]]
==Origin==
[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English], from Anglo-French riote rash [[action]], [[noise]], disorder
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/13th_century 13th Century]
==Definitions==
*1: archaic a : profligate [[behavior]] : [[debauchery]]
:b : unrestrained revelry
:c : [[noise]], uproar, or disturbance made by revelers
*2:a : [[public]] [[violence]], tumult, or disorder
:b : a [[violent]] [[public]] disorder; specifically : a tumultuous disturbance of the [[public]] [[peace]] by [[three]] or more [[persons]] assembled together and [[acting]] with a common [[intent]]
*3: a [[random]] or disorderly profusion <the woods were a riot of [[color]]>
*4: one that is wildly amusing <the new comedy is a riot>
==Description==
A '''riot''' is a form of [[civil]] disorder characterized often by disorganized [[groups]] lashing out in a sudden and [[intense]] rash of [[violence]] against [[authority]], [[property]] or people. While [[individuals]] may attempt to lead or [[control]] a riot, riots are typically [[chaotic]] and exhibit [[Horde|herd]] [[behavior]], and usually generated by civil unrest.
Riots often occur in [[reaction]] to a [[perceived]] grievance or out of [[dissent]]. Historically, riots have occurred due to poor working or living conditions, [[government]], [[oppression]], [[taxation]] or conscription, [[conflicts]] between Ethnic groups, [[food]] supply or [[religions]], the outcome of a sporting [[event]] or [[frustration]] with [[legal]] channels through which to air grievances.
Riots typically involve vandalism and the destruction of [[private]] and [[public]] [[property]]. The specific property to be targeted varies depending on the cause of the riot and the inclinations of those involved. Targets can include shops, cars, restaurants, state-owned [[institutions]], and [[religious]] buildings.
Some rioters have become quite sophisticated at [[understanding]] and withstanding the [[tactics]] used by [[police]] in such situations. Manuals for successful rioting are available on the [[internet]]. These manuals also [[encourage]] rioters to get the press involved, as there is more [[safety]] with the cameras rolling. There is also more [[attention]]. [[Citizens]] with video cameras may also have an [[effect]] on both rioters and police.
Dealing with riots is often [[difficult]] task for [[police]] departments, and police officers sent to deal with riots are usually armed with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballistic_shield ballistic shields] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riot_shotgun riot shotguns], mainly because of the larger spread of the shorter barrels. Police may also use tear gas and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CS_gas CS gas] to stop rioters. Most riot police have moved to using less-than-lethal [[methods]] to [[control]] riots, such as shotguns that fire rubber slugs and flexible baton rounds to [[injure]] or otherwise incapacitate rioters for easy [[arrest]].[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riot]
[[Category: Law]]
[[Category: Political Science]]