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lawbreaker

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/ˈlɔːˌbreɪ.kər/ · law-break-er

A person who violates the law or engages in illegal activities.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who violates the law or engages in illegal activities.

ایک انسان جو قانون کی خلاف ورزی کرتا ہے یا غیر قانونی سرگرمیوں میں ملوث ہوتا ہے۔

قانون شکن

qanoon shikan

Synonyms

offendercriminaldelinquentمجرمجرم کرنے والاخلاف ورزی کرنے والا

Antonyms

law-abiding citizencompliant personقانون کے پابند شہریمطیع شخص

Common Collocations

  • notorious lawbreaker
  • repeat lawbreaker
  • considered a lawbreaker

Example Sentences

The lawbreaker was apprehended by the police after a chase.

قانون شکن کو پولیس نے ایک دوڑ کے بعد گرفتار کر لیا۔

Qanoon shikan ko police ne aik daud ke baad giraftar kar liya.

Being a lawbreaker can lead to serious consequences.

قانون شکن ہونا سنگین نتائج کا باعث بن سکتا ہے۔

Qanoon shikan hona sangeen natayej ka bais ban sakta hai.

The community is working to prevent youth from becoming lawbreakers.

کمیونٹی نوجوانوں کو قانون شکن بننے سے روکنے کے لئے کام کر رہی ہے۔

Community nojawanon ko qanoon shikan banne se rokne ke liye kaam kar rahi hai.

Easily Confused With

lawful:Lawful refers to actions that are in accordance with the law, while lawbreaker refers to someone who violates the law.

Word Family

lawbreaking
nounقانون شکنی
lawsuit
nounعدالتی مقدمہ
lawful
adjectiveقانونی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'law' and 'breaker' as someone who breaks the laws.

Imagine a police officer chasing someone for breaking the law.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جس کا کام اسی کو ساجھے

Jis ka kaam usi ko sajhay

Everyone is responsible for their own actions.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "lawe brecan" — to break the law

First known use: 19th century

The term 'lawbreaker' has been used since the late 19th century to describe someone who violates legal statutes.