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vigilantism

/ˌvɪdʒ.ɪˈlæn.tɪ.zəm/

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noun

/ˌvɪdʒ.ɪˈlæn.tɪ.zəm/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее действия или деятельность отдельных лиц или групп, которые берут закон в свои руки, часто пытаясь обеспечить соблюдение законов или вершить правосудие без законных полномочий.

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.

uncountable

  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.

    ruСамосуд

    • 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.

    Synonymslynch law

Forms
  • vigilantisms plural form
  • vigilantisms' possessive plural form
  • vigilantism's possessive singular form