Rudeness
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Bouvier (1839)
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
An impolite action, contrary to the usual rules observed in society, committed by one person against another. This is a relative term, which it is difficult to define, and must be considered with reference to the station in life which the parties occupy; 2 Hagg. Eccl. 731. See Battery.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
John Bouvier · 1839
crim. law. An impolite action; contrary to the usual rules observed in society, committed by one person against another. This is a relative term which it is difficult to define: those acts which one friend might do to another, could not be justified by persons altogether unacquainted; persons moving in polished society could not be permitted to do to each other, what boatmen, hostlers, and such persons might perhaps justify. Anact done by a gentleman towards a lady, might be considered rudeness which if done by one gentleman to another might not be looked upon in that light. Russ. & Ry. 130. A per: son who touches that of another with rudeness is guilty of a battery, (q. v.)