vigilantism
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
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
“But, I repeat, this is the job of authorities and only of authorities. Incidents of vigilantism and self-appointed sheriffs will not be tolerated by this government.”
From Washington Times ● Aug. 31, 2023
It has led to vigilantism during Valentine's Day and also counter protests such as the "Celebrating Love" event held by students at the engineering institute IIT-Madras in Chennai city to oppose moral policing.
From BBC ● May 16, 2023
New York has become one of the nation’s safest large cities, but the emotional responses recalled the metropolis of decades ago, when residents felt besieged by crime and fatal vigilantism made national headlines.
From Seattle Times ● May 4, 2023
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