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Meaning of lawless
The primary meaning of the word "lawless" is without law or legal restraint.
Etymology of lawless
The word "lawless" has its roots in Old English, with "law" coming from Old English "lagu" and "less" coming from Old English "lēas", meaning without or devoid of
The term has been used since the 9th century to describe individuals or areas that operate outside of the bounds of the law
Historically, the word "lawless" was often associated with frontier or border regions where the rule of law was weak or non-existent
Synonyms
chaotic
anarchic
unruly
disorderly
rebellious
riotous
turbulent
violent
criminal
illegitimate
unauthorized
unregulated
unchecked
uncontrolled
unconstrained
unrestrained
ungoverned
unmanaged
uncurbed
unbridled
unsanctioned
illicit
outlawed
forbidden
proscribed
illegal
unlawful
illegitimate
mutinous
seditious
insurrectional
insubordinate
defiant
refractory
recalcitrant
intractable
obstinate
obstreperous
contumacious
Definitions
- Without law or legal restraint, especially in a way that is considered violent or criminal
- Not controlled or regulated by law, especially in a way that is considered unacceptable or violent
- Characterized by or given to disregard for the law, especially in a way that is considered violent or criminal
Usage Examples
- The lawless frontier town was notorious for its outlaws and gunfights
- The country descended into lawless chaos after the government collapsed
- The lawless behavior of the rioters resulted in widespread destruction and injury