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lawless
adjective law·less \ˈlȯ-ləs\
: having no laws
: not obeying the law
Full Definition of LAWLESS
1
: not regulated by or based on law
2
— law·less·ly adverb
— law·less·ness noun
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First Known Use of LAWLESS
12th century
Related to LAWLESS
- Synonyms
- anarchic (also anarchical), disorderly, lawbreaking, unruly
- Antonyms
- law-abiding, orderly
LAWLESSNESS Defined for Kids
lawless
adjective law·less \ˈlȯ-ləs\
Definition of LAWLESS for Kids
1
: having no laws : not based on or controlled by law <a lawless frontier town>
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