lawproof

/ˈlɔːpruːf/

Definitions

1. adjective

impossible to be enforced or punished under the law; outside the jurisdiction of the law

“The pirate’s actions were considered lawproof, as they operated in international waters.”

2. noun

a person or place that is beyond the jurisdiction of the law

“The fugitive became a lawproof, fleeing to a country with no extradition treaty.”

Synonyms

  • extrajudicial
  • lawless

Antonyms

  • enforceable
  • law-abiding