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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

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

From Los Angeles Times ● May 2, 2024

Mitsotakis said incidents of vigilantism would not be tolerated.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 1, 2023

Mr. Fick said the U.S. government must have monopoly power on the legitimate use of force in American society, otherwise the digital world will descend into vigilantism.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 21, 2023

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