Codelinquent

/ˌkoʊdɪˈlɪŋkwənt/ noun, adjective

Definition

A person who violates or neglects an established code; or the adjective form describing such violation or negligence.

Etymology

Compound of 'code' plus 'delinquent' (from Latin 'delinquens,' abandoning duty), describing a person who fails to follow rules or a situation involving such failure.

Kelly Says

A 'codelinquent' person could be anyone from a hacker breaking computer codes to someone flagrantly ignoring dress codes—it's a wonderfully specific word for rule-breakers!

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