1.
[syn: crime, offense, criminal offense, criminal offence, offence, law-breaking]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
law-breaking \law-breaking\ n.
1. an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act.
Syn: crime.
[WordNet 1.5] lawbreaker
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
lawbreaker \law"break`er\, law-breaker \law"-break`er\, n.
One who disobeys the law; someone who violates the law; a
criminal.
Syn: violator, lawbreaker, law breaker, perpetrator.
[1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5] -- Law"break`ing, n. & a.
[1913 Webster]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
law-breaking
n 1: (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered
an evil act; "a long record of crimes" [syn: crime,
offense, criminal offense, criminal offence,
offence, law-breaking]