/lɔˈlʌsnʌs/ - [lolusnus] - law•less•ness
We found 5 definitions of lawlessness from 3 different sources.
NounPlural: lawlessnesses |
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lawlessness - illegality as a consequence of unlawful acts; defiance of the law | ||
outlawry | ||
illegality unlawfulness by virtue of violating some legal statute | ||
lawlessness - a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government) | ||
anarchy | ||
disorder a disturbance of the peace or of public order | ||
governing, government activity, governance, government, administration the act of governing; exercising authority; "regulations for the governing of state prisons"; "he had considerable experience of government" |