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ignore the law
/ɪɡˈnɔːr ðə lɔː/
desobedecer la ley
Citizens who ignore the law face serious consequences.
Los ciudadanos que desobedecen la ley enfrentan consecuencias graves.
Derecho
formal
To deliberately fail to comply with legal statutes or regulations; to disregard legal obligations.
The company was fined for ignoring the law regarding worker safety.
La empresa fue multada por ignorar la ley sobre la seguridad de los trabajadores.
You cannot simply ignore the law because you disagree with it.
No puedes simplemente ignorar la ley porque no estás de acuerdo con ella.
Often implies a conscious choice to violate rules rather than accidental non-compliance.
Colocaciones
flagrantly ignore the lawignorar la ley de manera flagranteignore the law and orderignorar la ley y el orden
Frases relacionadas
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Nuance of 'Ignore'
Use 'flout the law' if the person is openly and proudly breaking the rules. Use 'ignore the law' for general non-compliance or disregard.
Regla de oro
Legal Consequence
Ignoring the law is not a neutral act; it carries legal penalties. Always pair with consequences in formal writing.
Origen de la palabra
From Latin 'ignorare' (to be ignorant of, disregard) + 'lex' (law).
Notas de uso
While 'ignore' suggests paying no attention, in a legal context it often results in active violation. 'Flout' is a stronger synonym implying open disrespect.
Desglose de la palabra
ignore
to refuse to take notice of
rootthe law
the system of rules
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