as in criminal
a person who has committed a crime
legislation that mandates lengthy prison sentences for chronic lawbreakers
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Recent Examples of lawbreaker
Research the London School of Economics (my employer) recently published in Administrative Science Quarterly shows that under certain circumstances, lawbreakers not only go unpunished; they are actively rewarded.
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London School Of Economics, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
This interpretation leads to more support and job opportunities for the lawbreaker.
—London School Of Economics, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
The threat of agency enforcement action deters potential lawbreakers.
—Mike Calhoun, Sun Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
But understand this: Under President Trump, America’s borders are closed to lawbreakers.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 18 Feb. 2025
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London School Of Economics, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
This interpretation leads to more support and job opportunities for the lawbreaker.
—London School Of Economics, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
The threat of agency enforcement action deters potential lawbreakers.
—Mike Calhoun, Sun Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
But understand this: Under President Trump, America’s borders are closed to lawbreakers.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lawbreaker
criminal
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Anti-crime priorities In his remarks, Abbott also unveiled some get-tougher-on crime proposals, including eliminating parole for criminals convicted of child trafficking.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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And despite promises by the administration to remove the worst criminals, ICE deportation data from Jan. 1 to June 24 shows most people who were removed or detained didn’t have a violent criminal record, CBS News reported.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
28 July 2025
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“Lawbreaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawbreaker. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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