English Explanatory Dictionary

vigilantism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The activities of a vigilante; acting outside of legal authority, often violently, to punish or avenge a crime, right a perceived wrong, etc.

Word forms

vigilantism vigilantisms vigilanteism

Etymology

From vigilante + -ism.

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