vigilantism

• Nom désignant l'action ou l'activité de personnes ou de groupes qui se font justice eux-mêmes, souvent en faisant appliquer la loi ou en rendant justice sans autorité légale.

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.

indénombrable

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.

   justice privée

   • 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.

   Synonymeslynch law