lawlessness

noun

Definition of lawlessnessnext
1
as in anarchy
a state in which there is widespread wrongdoing and disregard for rules and authority the western frontier was notorious for its lawlessness

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2
as in crime
activities that are in violation of the laws of the state lawlessness in the city had reached an unconscionable and intolerable level

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  1. anarchy
  2. crime
  3. criminality
Noun
  • The internet really was no longer about the early days of anarchy and connectedness and techno-utopianism.
    Lauren Goode, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The crumbling city is filled with the dead and denizens who have made New York City their own world full of anarchy, danger, beauty, and terror.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of anarchy
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  • Despite having written a diverse range of books over the years, from a mediaeval crime story to a powerful tale about Alzheimer's, Harvey hasn't received much recognition.
    Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK, theweek, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day.
    Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of crime
Noun
  • Well, one option might be to assume that the anonymous cash will be used primarily by criminals and possession of it will be taken to be prima facie evidence of criminality.
    David G.W. Birch, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Provided that the opposition is united in its decision, another electoral contest can serve as a moment for the opposition to marshal evidence of the regime’s criminality and to dial up internal pressure via street-level organizing.
    Christopher Sabatini, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of criminality
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