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lawlessness

/ˈlɔːnɪs.nəs/ noun · British & US
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What does lawlessness mean?

noun

A state of lawlessness is a situation in which the law is not obeyed or enforced. Lawlessness can also refer to a lack of moral or social order.

Example

"The city descended into lawlessness after the natural disaster."

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