lawless
law|less /l'ɔːləs/
1 [ADJ] usu ADJ n
Lawless actions break the law, especially in a wild and violent way.
The government recognised there were problems in urban areas but these could never be an excuse for lawless behaviour.
● lawlessness [N-UNCOUNT]
Lawlessness is a major problem.
2 [ADJ] usu ADJ n
A lawless place or time is one where people do not respect the law.
...lawless inner-city streets plagued by muggings, thefts, assaults and even murder.
1 [ADJ] usu ADJ n
Lawless actions break the law, especially in a wild and violent way.
The government recognised there were problems in urban areas but these could never be an excuse for lawless behaviour.
● lawlessness [N-UNCOUNT]
Lawlessness is a major problem.
2 [ADJ] usu ADJ n
A lawless place or time is one where people do not respect the law.
...lawless inner-city streets plagued by muggings, thefts, assaults and even murder.