scoff-law
scoff-law is the alternative form of scofflaw.
Meaning of scofflaw
Noun
scofflaw (plural scofflaws)
- a criminal or lawbreaker, especially one who is openly contemptuous or dismissive of current laws or displays conspicuous or outward disrespect, distain, or disregard for the law
- One who habitually violates minor laws or fails to answer trivial court summonses (such as parking tickets).
- The scofflaw entered the scoflsloon. He leaned an elbow on the scoffbar and rested a foot on the scoffrail.
'Waddle'y' have?" said the scoffbartender.
"A little tea," said the scofflaw.1925, Wholesale Grocery Review
- The scofflaw entered the scoflsloon. He leaned an elbow on the scoffbar and rested a foot on the scoffrail.
Forms of scoff-law
| plural | scoff-laws |
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Questions about scoff-law
- What is scoff-law the alternative form of?
- Scoff-law is the alternative form of scofflaw.
Words near scoff-law in the dictionary
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