"scofflawry" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From scofflaw + -ry. Etymology templates: {{af|en|scofflaw|-ry}} scofflaw + -ry Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} scofflawry (uncountable)
  1. A habitual disregard for minor laws or failure to respond to trivial courts summonses. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Crime Related terms: scofflaw
    Sense id: en-scofflawry-en-noun-Qv-ETF6Z Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ry

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          "text": "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.",
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