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vig·i·lan·tism
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vigilantismnoun
the actions of a vigilance committee in trying to enforce the laws
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vigilantismnoun
the activities of a vigilante
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Vigilantism
Vigilantism is the act of enforcement, investigation or punishment of perceived offenses without legal authority.A vigilante (from Spanish and Italian vigilante) is practitioner of vigilantism.
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vigilantism
Vigilantism refers to the act of enforcing law and order, or perceived justice, by individuals or groups without any legal authority. This typically involves activities such as investigating, apprehending or punishing perceived offenders without official authorization or following established legal procedures. Vigilantism usually arises in situations where individuals or communities believe the formal law enforcement agencies are inadequate or ineffective.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of vigilantism in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of vigilantism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of vigilantism in a Sentence
During a time when vigilantism and xenophobia (are) high, the likelihood that doctors of particular national origins would be targeted seems to also be an additional risk, it makes me uncomfortable that the first prosecution here looks like it's focusing on a particular community of people.
(c)(p) NOTHING IS HOPEFUL ABOUT SYSTEMIC RACISM, WHITE SUPREMACY, VIGILANTISM,HYPOCRISY AND INJUSTICE IN AMERICA OR ANYPLACE ON THE PLANET. THESE EVILS WILL NOT GO AWAY ANYTIME SOON, AND THE POLITICIANS AND PEOPLES WHO PROMOTE THEM IN CONGRESS AND SPEAK ABOUT MURDERING THOSE THEY HATE WILL SEE THEIR JUST ENDS.
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