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Lawlessness Definition & Meaning

lawlessness
noun
  1. a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government)
  2. illegality as a consequence of unlawful acts; defiance of the law

"Lawlessness" in song lyrics

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  • "South paw raw, ghetto lawlessness"
    Brother Ali — The Magnificent
  • "I'm raw with this flawless lawlessness"
    Swollen Members f/ Buc Fifty — Poker Face

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Frequently asked questions

What does lawlessness mean?
a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government) illegality as a consequence of unlawful acts; defiance of the law
What part of speech is lawlessness?
Lawlessness is a noun.
How many definitions does lawlessness have?
Lawlessness has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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