Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

scofflawry

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: scofflawry
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

1

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A habitual disregard for minor laws or failure to respond to trivial courts summonses.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The dangers of scofflawry vary wildly. The person who illegally spits on the sidewalk remains disgusting, but clearly poses less risk to others than the company that illegally buries hazardous chemical waste in an unauthorized location."

Etymology

From scofflaw + -ry.

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

scofflaw

Questions

What does scofflawry mean?: A habitual disregard for minor laws or failure to respond to trivial courts summonses.
Where does scofflawry come from?: From scofflaw + -ry.

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