lawbreaking
lawbreaking · lawbreakings
The commission of a criminal act, the violation or breaking of a lawThe commission of a criminal act, the violation or breaking of a law.
US/lˈɔbɹˌeɪkɪŋ/
Meaning
1 sensesThe commission of a criminal act, the violation or breaking of a law.
His lawbreaking ended only when he was hanged for it.
Origin
From law + breaking.From law + breaking.
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