Lawbreaking
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Lawbreaking is an adjective meaning unlawful; illegal.
Meaning
unlawful; illegal.
More Meanings
- The commission of a criminal act, the violation or breaking of a law.
Example Sentences
We have a place for lawbreaking citizens like you.
His lawbreaking ended only when he was hanged for it.
To make this penalty hang like a Sword of Damocles over every lawbreaking alien apprehended in this country
Although church leaders argue they're trying to help the most vulnerable in society, some, including parishioners, argue they're helping the most lawbreaking.
Word Forms
- law-breaking
- lawbreakings
Synonyms for lawbreaking
Depending on context, synonyms include crimeful, wrongful, criminal, illegal, illegitimate, illicit.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include illegal, unlawful, delinquent, lawless, wrongful, breachful.
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