Lawbreaker: meaning, definitions and examples

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lawbreaker

[ ˈlɔːˌbreɪ.kər ]

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criminal

A person who breaks the law, especially regularly or repeatedly.

Synonyms

criminal, culprit, delinquent, offender

Examples of usage

He was known as a notorious lawbreaker in the city.
The police have been keeping an eye on the known lawbreakers in the area.
She was arrested for her actions as a lawbreaker.

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informal

A person who habitually disobeys the law.

Synonyms

maverick, outlaw, rebel, renegade

Examples of usage

He doesn't care about the rules, he's a real lawbreaker.
The company fired the employee for being a constant lawbreaker.
The group of teenagers were considered as lawbreakers by the local community.

Translations

Translations of the word "lawbreaker" in other languages:

🇵🇹 infrator

🇮🇳 कानून तोड़ने वाला

🇩🇪 Gesetzesbrecher

🇮🇩 pelanggar hukum

🇺🇦 порушник закону

🇵🇱 przestępca

🇯🇵 違法者

🇫🇷 contrevenant

🇪🇸 infractor

🇹🇷 kanun kaçağı

🇰🇷 법을 어기는 사람

🇸🇦 مخالف القانون

🇨🇿 přestupník

🇸🇰 priestupca

🇨🇳 违法者

🇸🇮 kršitelj zakona

🇮🇸 lögbrjótur

🇰🇿 заң бұзушы

🇬🇪 კანონდამრღვევი

🇦🇿 qanun pozucusu

🇲🇽 infractor

Word origin

The term 'lawbreaker' originated from the combination of 'law' and 'breaker', indicating a person who breaks the law. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe individuals who violate legal regulations and norms. The concept of lawbreaking has been a fundamental aspect of societal governance and order, with various penalties and consequences established for those who engage in such behavior.