The Open Dictionary

scofflaw

noun

UK/ˈskɒf.lɔː/
US/ˈskɑːf.lɑː/

Definitions of scofflaw noun

  1. Countable

    a person who habitually disregards the law or avoids legal obligations.

    • The city is trying to crack down on scofflaws who have long-overdue parking tickets.

    • As a notorious tax evader, he was regarded as a complete scofflaw.

    • These scofflaws have ignored court summonses and must be held accountable.