Synonyms of lawbreaking

adjectiveUnlawful; illegal.

• crimefulCriminal; wicked; illegal.
• wrongfulUnlawful or illegal.
• criminalAgainst the law; forbidden by law.
• illegalContrary to, forbidden, or not authorized by law, especially criminal law.
• illegitimateNot in accordance with the law.
• illicitUnlawful.
• nonlawfulNot lawful; unlawful.
• outlawedPut beyond the limits of the law, forbidden, against the law.
• unlawfulProhibited; not permitted by law (either civil or criminal law; see illegal).
• law-abidingObeying the laws of society; not a lawbreaker; without a criminal record.
• lawfulConforming to, or recognised by the laws of society.
• de jureLegal; justified by right or by law, especially when in name only.
• legal
• legitimate
• licit
• rightfulBy right; by law.