— Also termed bond to keep the peace. See BREACH OF THE PEACE. [Cases: Breach of The Peace 15.1, 22. C.J.S. Breach of the Peace §§ 14, 18, 21, 23–25; Domestic Abuse and Violence §§ 2–3.]
peace bond
A bond required by a court from a person who has breached or threatened to breach the peace.