'Lawlessness' definitions:

Definition of 'lawlessness'

From: WordNet
noun
A state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government) [syn: anarchy, lawlessness]
noun
Illegality as a consequence of unlawful acts; defiance of the law [syn: lawlessness, outlawry]

Definition of 'Lawlessness'

From: GCIDE
  • Lawless \Law"less\, a.
  • 1. Contrary to, or unauthorized by, law; illegal; as, a lawless claim. [1913 Webster]
  • He needs no indirect nor lawless course. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Not subject to, or restrained by, the law of morality or of society; as, lawless men or behavior. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Not subject to the laws of nature; uncontrolled. [1913 Webster]
  • Or, meteorlike, flame lawless through the void. --Pope. -- {Law"less*ly}, adv. -- {Law"less*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]

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