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Loitering
To remain in a place without an apparent purpose / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Loiter" redirects here. For the phase of flight, see Loiter (aeronautics).
Not to be confused with littering.
Loitering is the act of standing or waiting around idly without purpose in some public places.[1]
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While the laws regarding loitering have been challenged and changed over time, loitering of suspect people can be illegal in some jurisdictions and some specific circumstances.