Associations to the word «Lawless»

Wiktionary

LAWLESS, adjective. Not governed by any law.
LAWLESS, adjective. Prohibited by law; unlawful, illegal.
LAWLESS, adjective. Not restrained by the law or by discipline; unruly, disorderly.

Dictionary definition

LAWLESS, adjective. Without law or control; "the system is economically inefficient and politically anarchic".
LAWLESS, adjective. Lax in enforcing laws; "a wide-open town".
LAWLESS, adjective. Disobedient to or defiant of law; "lawless bands roaming the plains".

Wise words

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