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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lawbreakings
Noun
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The crimes were reported in Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026 -
Police are looking to see whether any of the crimes may be related.—
Rick Montanez,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That included adding a warrant requirement, restrictions on search queries, and enhanced penalties for privacy violations.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Mountain Mike’s Pizza location failed a reinspection on Wednesday, April 15 for repeat major violations.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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As reported by Artribune, the provocateur, who recently made headlines for inviting the public to confess their sins to him, is now asking participants to bring an object of their choosing to a sunrise gathering, where it can be exchanged with others.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Buddhists often celebrate Vesak with processions, by visiting temples, meditating and through acts of fasting, while adherents in India may immerse themselves in the river Ganga to wash away their sins.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Lawbreakings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawbreakings. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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