lawless

/ˈlɔləs/
adjective
  1. Not controlled by laws; without laws or order.
    • The frontier was a lawless place where people made their own rules.
    • After the earthquake, the city became lawless for several days.
    • The movie depicts a lawless society where might makes right.
  2. Disobeying or ignoring the law; unruly or criminal.
    • The lawless gang terrorized the neighborhood for months.
    • His lawless behavior finally caught up with him when he was arrested.
    • The protest turned lawless when a few people started breaking windows.
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