lawlessness (Meaning)
lawlessness (n)
a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government)
illegality as a consequence of unlawful acts; defiance of the law
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lawlessness Sentence Examples
- The recent spike in lawlessness in the city has led to a rise in crime and disorder.
- The streets were filled with lawlessness as mobs roamed and looted shops and businesses.
- The breakdown of law and order resulted in lawlessness, leading to widespread chaos and uncertainty.
- The absence of law enforcement emboldened criminals, who took advantage of the lawlessness to commit heinous crimes.
- The city's infrastructure was crumbling under the weight of lawlessness, making it a dangerous place to live.
- The government's inability to maintain law and order further fueled the lawlessness, creating a vicious cycle of crime and violence.
- The lack of respect for the rule of law led to widespread lawlessness, eroding public trust and confidence.
- The lawlessness had a devastating impact on the economy, as businesses were forced to close their doors and investments were withdrawn.
- The lawlessness created a climate of fear and mistrust, making it difficult for people to go about their daily lives.
- The government's failure to address the root causes of lawlessness resulted in a prolonged period of instability and suffering.
FAQs About the word lawlessness
a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government), illegality as a consequence of unlawful acts; defiance of the law
anarchy, strife,chaos, turmoil, unrest, misrule, disorganization, disorder, disorderliness, havoc
legitimacy, legitimacy, rule, lawfulness, lawfulness, rule, legality,law, legality, law
The recent spike in lawlessness in the city has led to a rise in crime and disorder.
The streets were filled with lawlessness as mobs roamed and looted shops and businesses.
The breakdown of law and order resulted in lawlessness, leading to widespread chaos and uncertainty.
The absence of law enforcement emboldened criminals, who took advantage of the lawlessness to commit heinous crimes.
