Cryptic crossword clue
Habitual rule-breaker putting food before Jude?

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SCOFFLAW

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The straight part
We know that "Habitual rule-breaker" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case habitual rule-breaker = scofflaw.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SCOFFLAW mean?

SCOFFLAW noun
  1. One who habitually violates minor laws or fails to answer trivial court summonses (such as parking tickets).

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