lawlessness
Example Sentences
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"I am worried that lawlessness could spread in the city, and I am also afraid for my life. I want us to quickly return to law and order," added another resident.
From Barron's ● Oct. 3, 2026
Mahmood said "lawlessness of any kind" would "never be tolerated".
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
But she wonders how successful such programs are, and argues that they become magnets for lawlessness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
“So if this were complete lawlessness by the government, it couldn’t be stopped?” pressed Judge Patricia Millett, an Obama appointee.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
Japan seemed to have a sort of orderly lawlessness.
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
