lawbreaking
/ˈlɔˌbreɪkɪŋ/
noun
- The act of violating the law.
- Strict penalties are meant to discourage lawbreaking.
- The documentary explored the causes of lawbreaking in society.
- Lawbreaking can lead to fines or imprisonment.
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adjective
- Involving or characterized by violation of the law.
- He was arrested for his lawbreaking activities.
- The police increased patrols in areas with high lawbreaking rates.
- The lawbreaking behavior of the group shocked the community.