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Definition of lawless

lawless

/ˈlɔː.ləs/
law · less
Adverb:lawlessly
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1

Not governed by or obedient to laws; characterized by a lack of civil order or legal restraint.

Example

"The remote frontier town remained largely lawless until a regional court was established."

2

Contrary to or forbidden by the law; illegal.

Example

"The committee condemned the lawless seizure of private property."

3

Unrestrained by convention, morality, or discipline; wild or unbridled.

Example

"The poet was known for his lawless imagination and disregard for traditional verse forms."

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• Rhymes for lawless

• Nearby Words

lawfully
lawfulness
lawgiver
lawless
lawlessly
lawlessness
lawmaker

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'lahlēas', formed from 'lagu' (law, itself borrowed from Old Norse) and the privative suffix '-lēas' (without).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lawless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lawless
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