Lawlessness Definition

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

See how lawlessness is used in real songs:

  • "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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