LAWBREAKINGS Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

lawbreakings

noun

plural of lawbreaking

as in crimes

a breaking of a moral or legal code even something as simple as littering is considered an example of lawbreaking

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Noun

Here’s a look back at the most infamous, shocking, blood-curdling or mysterious crimes and disasters that captured the attention of the nation — and the world.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
After this article was published, the Department of Homeland Security’s media office sent a statement listing the criminal histories of Morffi and Rodriguez and explaining that their green cards were revoked due to their crimes.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

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The agency had found six violations of state code by the company after detainees complained about a lack of protective equipment and proper training while cleaning the facility for $1 per day.

— Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
The German predator network managed to thrive despite clear violations of Telegram’s terms of service, again raising questions about how the platform has been used for criminal activity.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026

Definition of violations

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But there are plenty of sins against the rules of cinematic chastity that marked that movement, such as the ample space made for Lasse Aagaard’s affecting, low-key score that amps up the anxiety as Vibeke starts to spiral.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
Still, the tour doesn’t shy away from the mission’s sins over its 250 years, demystifying how supposedly carefree life was during the height of its operations before the United States conquered Mexico.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

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