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vigilantism::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | law enforcement |
Examples of vigilantism
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Steroid vigilantism reaches corners of this country you'd probably never expect.
From the usatoday.com
Vigilantism thrives where the official justice system is flawed or nonexistent.
From the time.com
Supporters see it as leveling the field, their opponents as a call to vigilantism.
From the cnn.com
Golden Dawn is not only stepping up its vigilantism and attacks against immigrants.
From the economist.com
Vigilantism is a dangerous thing and society should do all it can to discourage it.
From the world.time.com
But what some people derisively call Internet vigilantism can also have a dark side.
From the swampland.time.com
You've got to lay the groundwork for vigilantism early, and Mr. Barber wastes no time.
From the post-gazette.com
We denounce vigilantism and the cowardly act that took place this morning.
From the thenewstribune.com
The question of vigilantism is nothing new, nor is it new fodder for Hollywood to cover.
From the evangelicaloutpost.com
- The actions of a vigilance committee in trying to enforce the laws
- A vigilante is someone who illegally punishes someone for actual or perceived offenses, or participates in a group which metes out extralegal punishment to such a person. ...
- (The Vigilante) The Vigilante (1947) was the 33rd serial released by Columbia Pictures. It was based on the comic book cowboy, The Vigilante, who first appeared in Action Comics, and was starred by Ralph Byrd, well known for his central role in the Dick Tracy serials. ...
- (Vigilante (album)) Vigilante is the sixth studio album by British melodic rock band Magnum, released in 1986 on Polydor.
- (Vigilante (band)) Vigilante is a Chilean aggrotech/Industrial Metal band formed in 2005.
- (Vigilante (comics)) Vigilante is the name used by several fictional characters appearing in DC Comics. The original character was one of the first DC Comics characters adapted for live-action film, beating Superman himself by one year.
- (Vigilante (film)) Vigilante is a 1983 film directed by William Lustig. It stars Robert Forster and Fred Williamson.
- (vigilante) A person who considers it their own responsibility to uphold the law in their neighbourhood
- (357 Vigilante) (1985) Kindle Edition 2010 (retitled Judgment)
