Scofflaw
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈskɔfˌlɔ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Scofflaw is a noun meaning (US) One who habitually violates minor laws or fails to answer trivial court summonses (such as parking tickets).
Meaning
(US) One who habitually violates minor laws or fails to answer trivial court summonses (such as parking tickets).
Example Sentences
Unrepentant scofflaw on the lam Layin' waste to all the best-laid plans
If we are to scour out the scofflaws, we must first remove those particular laws at which nearly everybody scoffs.
Within six months, with the full cooperation of police throughout the state, the scofflaw rate was down to 22 per cent.
At that time, appellant was informed that because there were unpaid tickets in the amount of $2,725.00, his Datsun had been declared a "scofflaw" car.
Word Forms
- scofflaws
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include smoocher, scoffer, scunge, skulk, loser, goof-off.
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