lovbrot

Norwegian Nynorsk

Alternative forms

• lovbrott

Etymology

From lov (“law”) +‎ brot (“violation”).

Noun

lovbrot n (definite singular lovbrotet, indefinite plural lovbrot, definite plural lovbrota)

1. breach of the law, violation of the law, offense (US) / offence (UK), crime

   Det er eit lovbrot.

   It's a breach of the law.

See also

• lovbrudd (Bokmål)

References

• “lovbrot” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.