lawlessness

Noun
  1. A state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government) (synset 113996506)
    referred to in: administration, governance, governing, government, government activity - the act of governing; exercising authority
    is a type of: disorder - a disturbance of the peace or of public order
    subtypes: nihilism - complete denial of all established authority and institutions
    same as: anarchy
  2. Illegality as a consequence of unlawful acts;
    Defiance of the law (synset 104818378)
    is a type of: illegality - unlawfulness by virtue of violating some legal statute
    same as: outlawry

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