LOITERING

loitering, n. The criminal offense of remaining in a certain place (such as a public street) for no apparent reason. • Loitering statutes are generally held to be unconstitutionally vague. Cf. VAGRANCY. [Cases: Disorderly Conduct 1; Vagrancy 1. C.J.S. Disorderly Conduct §§ 2–5; Vagrancy §§ 2–12, 22–27, 31–32, 35–37.] — loiter, vb.