n. One who disobeys the law; someone who violates the law; a criminal. Syn. -- violator, lawbreaker, law breaker, perpetrator. [ 1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5 ]
-- Law"break`ing, n. & a. [1913 Webster]
n. 1. an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act. Syn. -- crime. [ WordNet 1.5 ]