vigilantism

British

/ ˌvɪdʒɪˈlænˌtɪzəm /

noun

the methods, conduct, attitudes, etc, associated with vigilantes, esp militancy, bigotry, or suspiciousness

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But I think that, in a world of vigilantism and stochastic terror, it is not just bad for speech qua speech, but for governance qua governance.

From Slate ● Sep. 12, 2025

"This case is not about optics, not about emotion, race or vigilantism," he said.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2024

We celebrate autonomy and self-help in these rural communities, saying, “Look at these people, they know how to take care of themselves,” but vigilantism comes out of that too.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2023

Mitsotakis said incidents of vigilantism would not be tolerated.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 1, 2023

Mr. Moskos said it’s too soon to talk about vigilantism as a full-blown national trend.

From Washington Times ● Feb. 1, 2023

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