Lawbreaker: meaning, definitions and examples
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lawbreaker
[ ˈlɔːˌbreɪ.kər ]
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.
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
Etymology
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.
See also: law, lawbook, lawbreaking, lawful, lawfully, lawfulness, lawgiver, lawless, lawlessness, lawmaker, lawmakers, lawmaking, lawman, laws, lawsuit, lawyer, lawyers, outlaw, unlawful, unlawfully.