antinomist

/æntɪnˈɒmɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who rejects the authority of the law and lives outside the law.

“The antinomist had been living in the wilderness for years, avoiding any contact with society.”

2. noun

A person who rejects the laws of a particular church or state.

“The antinomist argued that their freedom of religion was being suppressed by the government’s laws.”

Synonyms

  • lawbreaker
  • nonconformist
  • outlaw

Antonyms

  • conformist
  • law-abider