vigilantism

noun

Etymology

From vigilante + -ism.

  1. derived from vigilans
  2. borrowed from vigilante
  3. formed as vigilantism — “vigilante + -ism

Definitions

  1. The activities of a vigilante

    The activities of a vigilante; acting outside of legal authority, often violently, to punish or avenge a crime, right a perceived wrong, etc.

    • Mr Shapiro also criticised the way Israel governs in the occupied lands, saying “too much Israeli vigilantism in the West Bank goes unchecked,” he said.

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