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A scofflaw is someone who repeatedly and knowingly violates the law, or ignores legal summons to court and other proceedings. Many people use the word to refer to minor crimes, like parking violations and littering, reserving "outlaw" for someone who commits more serious crimes.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoSomeone who scoffs at (mocks or ridicules) the law; in other words, someone who ignores or flagrantly defies the law. It's usually used in reference to minor lawbreaking such as traffic violations and not for serious crimes.
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When was The Scofflaw created?
The Scofflaw was created on 1995-01-26.
How do you use scofflaw in a sentence?
He was deemed a scofflaw for repeatedly violating traffic laws and refusing to pay his fines.
Scofflaw status New York state dmv?
The "Scofflaw Lift Fee" should be renamed as the "NYS Will take YOUR Money HOWEVER they can...FEE" Re-fn-diculous
What is the difference between a scofflaw and a person committing an act of civil disobedience?
A scofflaw is someone who habitually violates the law, often with contempt of the law (in general) and the legal/governmental system. Civil disobedience is a disagreement with a specific law or regulation through non-compliance.
What is the New York state scofflaw surcharge on speeding fines?
It is now $70 up from $35 in 2009.
What do you call a person that gets into trains and subways without paying?
Scofflaw, or more specifically, a fare-jumper.
What is a scofflaw lift fee?
A scofflaw lift fee is a charge added to another charge if the person does not obey a judges order. For instance, if a person still drives after a license suspension, a judge may impose an extra fee over and above the fine.
What do you call a person who knowingly abuses the disabled parking system This person gives no concern to those who really need the space?
A "Scofflaw".
What amount of jail time for traffic tickets?
No way to answer this. It Depends on the number of tickets - the type of tickets/offenses - How old they are (scofflaw??) - etc.
What actors and actresses appeared in The Return of Post Apocalyptic Cowgirls - 2010?
The cast of The Return of Post Apocalyptic Cowgirls - 2010 includes: Arcana Billy Rough Surgeon Scofflaw
You get a ticket in Ga with a Fl drivers license two years later Ga reports the ticket to Fl and they suspend your right to drive but you have not had a Fl license for 2 years is this legal?
Yep! It's called a scofflaw.
What does that guest known as who leaves the property widout settling his account?
Do you mean : What is the guest known as who leaves the property without settling his account? He/ she would be known as a thief, cheat, scofflaw, fraud, a_ _ hole etc.
