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Lawlessness (Noun)

A state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government).

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The country plunged into a state of lawlessness and chaos after the coup, with gangs and armed militias roaming the streets.
Years of government corruption and mismanagement had created a culture of lawlessness that permeated every aspect of society.
In the absence of effective law enforcement, a climate of lawlessness prevailed in the city, with crimes ranging from petty theft to violent assaults going unpunished.
The state of lawlessness that gripped the region after the earthquake hindered relief efforts, as aid convoys were repeatedly attacked by looters and armed bandits.
In some neighborhoods, the lack of authority and the sense of lawlessness led to the creation of vigilante groups, which exacted their own brand of justice on suspected offenders.