rule-breaking

[US]/[ruːlˈbreɪkɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈruːlˌbreɪkɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The act of breaking rules.; Someone who frequently breaks rules.
adj.Tending to break rules; disobedient.

Phrases & Collocations

rule-breaking behavior

rule-breaking antics

rule-breaking student

rule-breaking actions

rule-breaking incident

rule-breaking attempt

rule-breaking conduct

rule-breaking spree

Example Sentences

the company frowned upon rule-breaking behavior in the workplace.

his history of rule-breaking made it hard to trust him.

she faced consequences for her rule-breaking actions during the exam.

the team's success was partly due to their innovative rule-breaking strategies.

he was known for his casual attitude and occasional rule-breaking.

the new policy aims to discourage any further rule-breaking incidents.

despite the warnings, he continued his pattern of rule-breaking.

the student received a detention for repeated rule-breaking in class.

the manager addressed the issue of rule-breaking during the staff meeting.

their rule-breaking antics led to their expulsion from the club.

the investigation focused on identifying the perpetrators of the rule-breaking.

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