vigilantism

British

/ ˌvɪdʒɪˈlænˌtɪzəm /

noun

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

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"There is no place in our society for vigilantism and we are fortunate that the outcome was not much more serious."

From BBC

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

From BBC

She said that there was "no place for vigilantism", adding this was "something that shouldn't be happening in 2024 in our society".

From BBC

She’s also taken her online sleuthing further, dipping into the realm of digital vigilantism.

From Los Angeles Times

“The actions of these groups, despite their message, tears the fabric of society,” Wilkerson said, adding that they had conspired to take part in “preconceived vigilantism.”

From Los Angeles Times

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