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lawbreaker

[law-brey-ker] / ˈlɔˌbreɪ kər /


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Rebecca Grossman’s defense team seizes on Erickson’s alleged license-plate misuse in painting him as a lawbreaker whose SUV first hit two boys.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2024

"However, once I return to Korea, I am a lawbreaker."

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2022

“A judge that adjudicates a case does not become a federal lawbreaker unless and until he enters an actual ruling that violates someone’s federally protected rights.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 30, 2021

“We are dealing with a repetitive, recalcitrant lawbreaker in the form of Mr. Zuma,” Mr. Ngcukaitobi said.

From New York Times • Jul. 7, 2021

At any time when complications followed his attempt to arrest a lawbreaker he could depend upon the average citizen––to get outside the line of fire.

From When the West Was Young by Bechdolt, Frederick R. (Frederick Ritchie)




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