lawbreaker
Definition
Noun: A person who disobeys or acts against the law; a criminal or offender.
Usage
The word "lawbreaker" is a neutral, formal term used to describe any individual who commits an illegal act, regardless of the severity. It is often used in legal, journalistic, and general descriptive contexts.
Examples
- The new policy aims to deter potential lawbreakers.
- The community demanded that lawbreakers be held accountable for their actions.
- He was arrested and charged as a lawbreaker.
Advanced Usage
- "Habitual lawbreaker": This phrase describes a person who repeatedly or consistently breaks the law.
- The judge noted the defendant was a habitual lawbreaker with a long criminal record.
Variants and Related Words
- Law-breaking (noun): The act of violating the law.
- The city saw a rise in petty law-breaking.
Synonyms
- Offender
- Criminal
- Delinquent (often used for young offenders)
- Wrongdoer
Antonyms
- Law-abider
- Law-abiding citizen
Related Phrases
- Bring a lawbreaker to justice: To ensure someone who broke the law is tried and punished.
- The police were determined to bring the lawbreaker to justice.
Noun
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someone who violates the law
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