Lawbreaking (noun)

1. The act of breaking or violating the law.
2. The act of disobeying or disregarding the laws of society.

Origin:

19th century, from law + breaking.

Examples:

1. The lawbreaking resulted in a five-year prison sentence.
2. The police were able to catch the lawbreaker thanks to eyewitnesses.
3. The community was affected by the lawbreaking of the criminal.
4. The lawbreaking caused a lot of damage to the community.
5. The lawbreaking was a serious crime and was dealt with accordingly.