vigilantism

• Substantiv, das die Handlungen oder Aktivitäten von Einzelpersonen oder Gruppen bezeichnet, die das Gesetz selbst in die Hand nehmen, oft um Gesetze durchzusetzen oder Gerechtigkeit zu üben, ohne gesetzliche Befugnis.

A noun referring to the actions or activities of individuals or groups who take the law into their own hands, often by attempting to enforce laws or administer justice without legal authority.

unzählbar

1. Self-appointed law enforcementC1formal

   The practice of individuals or groups taking the law into their own hands, often by trying to enforce laws or punish perceived wrongdoers without legal authority.

   Selbstjustiz

   • The town's history of vigilantism led to several controversial incidents.
   • Vigilantism often arises when people feel the official justice system is ineffective.
   • The film explores the moral complexities of vigilantism in a corrupt society.

   Synonymelynch law