Lawless (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Without law or control; "the system is economically inefficient and politically anarchic".
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- The city had descended into a lawless state, with gangs and looters roaming the streets unchecked.
- The country's lawless frontier region was notorious for its bandits and smugglers.
- The lawless regime was marked by corruption, violence, and a complete disregard for human rights.
- In the aftermath of the disaster, the town was left in a lawless state, with no functioning government or emergency services.
- The lawless streets of the city were a breeding ground for crime and violence, with no effective police presence to maintain order.
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Meaning 2
Lax in enforcing laws; "a wide-open town".
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Meaning 3
Disobedient to or defiant of law; "lawless bands roaming the plains".
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