Simple English definitions for legal terms
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A nightwalker is someone who walks around at night and may cause trouble. It can also refer to a person who works as a prostitute on the streets at night. Additionally, it can mean someone who walks in their sleep.
Definition: A nightwalker is a person who wanders around suspiciously at night and may disturb the peace. It can also refer to a prostitute who walks the streets at night or a sleepwalker.
The first two examples illustrate the historical use of the term to describe someone who was suspiciously wandering around at night. The third example shows the more modern use of the term to describe a prostitute who works at night. The fourth example shows the medical use of the term to describe someone who walks in their sleep.