Synonyms:
lawlessness, outlawry
Meaning: illegality as a consequence of unlawful acts; defiance of the law
Synonyms:
anarchy, lawlessness
Meaning: a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government)
Usage examples
Yes, he said; the lawlessness of which you speak too easily steals in.
Strange occurrences, exploits of strength, deeds of lawlessness, references to spiritual beings--such-like matters the Master avoided in conversation.
Though the miners were of the same class as the 'argonauts' of California, they never broke into the lawlessness that compelled vigilance committees in San Francisco.