Associations to the word «Lawlessness»

Wiktionary

LAWLESSNESS, noun. A lack of law and order; anarchy
LAWLESSNESS, noun. Defiance of the law; outlawry

Dictionary definition

LAWLESSNESS, noun. A state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government).
LAWLESSNESS, noun. Illegality as a consequence of unlawful acts; defiance of the law.

Wise words

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