lawlessness

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Noun
  • There’s never an explanation for his madness or his scars, just as there’s never a straightforward articulation of his plans beyond the broad incitement of anarchy.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 May 2025
  • Navigating gangs, warlords and anarchy, Snake must rely on his skills and survival instincts to complete the mission before time runs out.
    Travis Bean, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • From cold cases cracked decades later to trials still underway, here are 18 fatal crimes that occurred at colleges and universities.
    Corin Cesaric, People.com, 18 May 2025
  • Still, Pritzker's balancing act—managing a blue state in the heartland with challenges ranging from crime to affordability while also eyeing a national platform—remains fraught.
    Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
Noun
  • For decades, cannabis was associated with rebellion, subversion, and in some cases, criminality.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
  • This shift undermines the association of cannabis with criminality or deviance.
    Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Lawlessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawlessness. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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