vigilantism

• Substantivo que designa a ação ou atividade de indivíduos ou grupos que tomam a lei em suas próprias mãos, muitas vezes tentando impor leis ou fazer justiça sem autoridade legal.

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.

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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.

   Justiça pelas próprias mãos

   • 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.

   Sinônimoslynch law