law-breaker

law-breaker
lawbreaker law"break`er, law-breaker law"-break`er, n. One who disobeys the law; someone who violates the law; a criminal.

Syn: violator, lawbreaker, law breaker, perpetrator. [1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5] -- {Law"break`ing}, n. & a. [1913 Webster]


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