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Meaning of scofflawry | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A habitual disregard for minor laws or failure to respond to trivial courts summonses.

uncountable

Examples

“The dangers of scofflawry vary⟳ wildly. The person who illegally spits on the sidewalk remains disgusting, but clearly poses less risk⟳ to others than the company that illegally buries hazardous chemical waste⟳ in an unauthorized location.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Scoffs Scofield Scoganism Scoggin Scoggins scogie

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