Pronunciation: /lɔːˈbreɪkɪŋ/
noun the act of violating the law
A1 Lawbreaking is not allowed in this country.
A2 The consequences of lawbreaking can be severe.
B1 Lawbreaking often leads to fines or imprisonment.
B2 The police are cracking down on lawbreaking in the city.
C1 The government is implementing new measures to combat lawbreaking.
C2 The increase in lawbreaking has prompted calls for stricter enforcement.
adjective relating to or involved in breaking the law
A1 He was caught for lawbreaking and had to go to court.
A2 The lawbreaking behavior of the suspect was evident from the security footage.
B1 The company was fined for their lawbreaking activities in the financial sector.
B2 The investigation revealed a network of lawbreaking individuals involved in the smuggling operation.
C1 The politician's reputation was tarnished by allegations of lawbreaking and corruption.
C2 The high-profile trial exposed a web of deceit and lawbreaking within the corporate world.
formal The act of lawbreaking is a serious offense that can result in legal consequences.
informal If you keep lawbreaking like that, you're going to get yourself in trouble.
slang He's always out there lawbreaking, thinking he's above the rules.
figurative Her rebellious spirit often leads her to acts of lawbreaking against societal norms.
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