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Scofflaws

Noun (Plural): Scofflaws

A scofflaw refers to a person who habitually disobeys or ignores the law, especially when it comes to minor offenses or traffic violations. They defy legal authorities and exhibit a disregard for regulations or rules.

Examples:

• Despite multiple warnings, the city continues to struggle with scofflaws who illegally park their vehicles.
• The police organization took strict action against the group of scofflaws for consistently trespassing private property.
• In order to tackle the problem of unpaid fines, the municipality introduced new measures to crack down on scofflaws.

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