'disturbance' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'destourber,' where 'des-' meant 'apart' and 'tourber' meant 'to stir or trouble.'

'destourber' transformed into the Middle English word 'disturben,' and eventually became the modern English word 'disturbance.'

Initially, it meant 'to trouble or stir up,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an interruption of peace or order.'