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
She’s also taken her online sleuthing further, dipping into the realm of digital vigilantism.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2024
The BBC couldn't contact Mr Manesar, who is currently wanted for questioning by police in another case of alleged cow vigilantism.
From BBC • May 8, 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
Academics have long argued that failing institutions, or even the public perception that government systems are failing, provide fertile ground for vigilantism, even when problems are unrelated to criminal justice.
From Washington Times • Feb. 1, 2023
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