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Definition of lawlessness

lawlessness

/ˈlɔːləsnəs/
law · less · ness
Adverb:lawlessly
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Adjective:lawless
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1

A state of disorder due to a disregard of the law or the absence of governing authority.

Example

"Following the collapse of the local administration, the remote frontier town descended into widespread lawlessness."

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• Rhymes for lawlessness

• Nearby Words

lawgiver
lawless
lawlessly
lawlessness
lawmaker
lawmaking
lawman

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