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scofflaw n

Scofflaw means a person who habitually ignores or breaks laws, especially minor ones. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of scofflaw

  • a person who habitually ignores or breaks laws, especially minor ones

Usage examples of scofflaw

The scofflaw parked in the fire lane despite the posted warning.

City cameras helped identify scofflaws who repeatedly ran red lights.

The mayor proposed fines for every scofflaw who dumped trash on the street.

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