lawlessness

[US]/'lɔ:lisnis/

[UK]/ ˈlɔlɪsnɪs/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. disregard for the law; lack of legal constraints; a state of not being subject to the law; illegal or lawbreaking behavior.

lawlessness in the streets

The city was plagued by lawlessness and violence.

The lawlessness in the region has led to an increase in crime rates.

The government is taking measures to combat lawlessness in the streets.

The lawlessness of the wild west attracted many outlaws.

The lack of law enforcement has resulted in a sense of lawlessness in the community.

The lawlessness of the corrupt officials angered the citizens.

The rise in lawlessness has made people fear for their safety.

The lawlessness of the internet allows for cybercrime to flourish.

The lawlessness of the situation made it difficult for businesses to operate.

The lawlessness of the rebels caused chaos in the region.

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