What does lawless mean?
Lawless means Not governed by any law..
Lawless
/ˈlɔːləs/ · adjective
Meaning
Not governed by any law..
Definitions by Sense
- Not governed by any law.
- Prohibited by law; unlawful, illegal.
- Not restrained by the law or by discipline; disorderly, unruly.
Example Sentences
This countrey ſwarmes with vile outragious men, That liue by rapine and by lawleſſe ſpoile, Fit ſouldiers for the wicked Tamburlaine.
For ſure the Gods / Are not devoid of wiſdom, but perceive / What oaths are lawleſs and by force extorted.
“We’re in a moment in this country where transgender people in this country are under attack in lawless ways,” said Chase Strangio, an attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union who represented transgender teens at the high court.
On why leaving lawless places and leaving pseudovirtuous groups is loving such places and groups
Synonyms for lawless
Antonyms for lawless
Related Words
Word Forms
- more lawless
- most lawless
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for lawless?
Common synonyms include open, anarchic, anarchical, unlawful.
What is the opposite of lawless?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use lawless in a sentence?
This countrey ſwarmes with vile outragious men, That liue by rapine and by lawleſſe ſpoile, Fit ſouldiers for the wicked Tamburlaine.
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