1. the act of violating or disobeying the law

1. violating or disobeying the law

Examples

• The judge sentenced him for his repeated lawbreaking.
• Lawbreaking activities increased in the neighborhood.
• She was known for her lawbreaking behavior as a teenager.
• The police cracked down on lawbreaking in the downtown area.
• His lawbreaking past made it difficult to find employment.
• The community organized to prevent further lawbreaking.
• Lawbreaking carries serious consequences in this jurisdiction.