The commission of a criminal act, the violation or breaking of a law.(noun)
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Use "lawbreaking" in a sentence
"Tolerated lawbreaking is almost always a response to a political failure – the inability of our political institutions to adapt to social change or reach a rational compromise that reflects the interests of the nation and all concerned parties."
"Granting immunity sets a dangerous precedent, sending the message that lawbreaking is acceptable and that the rights of Americans can be freely infringed by private companies in defiance of the law."
"One cry of “but he’s a Maverick!” and the opposition to his lawbreaking is dropped."