word
Lawlessness
LAW-luh-snuhs
/ˈlɔːlʌsnʌs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
lawlessness
Dictionary meaning
Illegality as a consequence of unlawful acts.
Examples
- Lawlessness swept across the nation when the President unexpectedly stood down.
Synonyms: outlawry
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