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View synonyms for lawlessness

lawlessness

[ law-lis-nis ]

noun

  1. the quality or condition of being without regard for the law; behavior that is contrary to or shows indifference to the law:

    Unfortunately, a lot of confusion, lawlessness, stupidity, and even death surrounds alcohol use in college settings.

  2. the state or condition of being without law or law enforcement to provide control or restraint:

    For several months, the emerging nation looked as if it would slip into lawlessness and civil war.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of lawlessness1

First recorded in 1585–95; lawless ( def ) + -ness ( def )
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Example Sentences

The King also praised the efforts of those building links between different communities in what he called the "anger and lawlessness" of the summer riots.

From BBC

It would do everything in its power to try to seize the public’s attention and make hay of the president-elect’s efforts to put lawlessness at the center of American government.

From Salon

California’s original gold rush was an era of terror and lawlessness, as greed among miners led to murder, native massacres and citizen vigilantism.

There has been increased lawlessness in Gaza since Israel began targeting police officers early this year, citing their role in Hamas governance.

From BBC

Panic over lawlessness in San Francisco drove the progressive Boudin’s ouster two years ago, even though crime rates fell while he was in office.

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