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Implement law breaking (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

awl

'implement' is the definition.
(awl is a kind of implement)

'law breaking' is the wordplay.
'breaking' is an anagram indicator.
'law' with letters rearranged gives 'AWL'.

(Other definitions for awl that I've seen before include "leather-workers use it" , "Hide sticker" , "Law about a drilling tool" , "Pointed hand tool" , "Boring tool sounds comprehensive" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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