Lawlessness

Pronunciation: /ˈlɔːləsnəs/

Definitions of lawlessness

noun The state or quality of being without law; anarchism.

Example Sentences

A1 Lawlessness is when people break the rules.

A2 In some areas, there is a lot of lawlessness and crime.

B1 The government is trying to combat lawlessness in the city.

B2 The increase in lawlessness has led to calls for stricter enforcement of regulations.

C1 The rise in lawlessness is a major concern for law enforcement agencies.

C2 The lack of consequences for lawlessness is contributing to the problem.

Examples of lawlessness in a Sentence

formal The government is cracking down on the lawlessness in the city.

informal There's been a lot of lawlessness in this neighborhood lately.

slang The lawlessness in this town is out of control.

figurative The lawlessness of his actions was a clear sign of his rebellion.

Grammatical Forms of lawlessness

• plural: lawlessnesses
• comparative: more lawless
• superlative: most lawless
• present tense: lawless
• future tense: will be lawless
• perfect tense: have been lawless
• continuous tense: is being lawless
• singular: lawlessness
• positive degree: lawless
• infinitive: to be lawless
• gerund: lawlessness
• participle: lawless

Origin and Evolution of lawlessness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'lawlessness' originated from the combination of the word 'law' and the suffix '-less', which denotes the absence or lack of something.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of lacking adherence to laws or regulations, the term 'lawlessness' has evolved to also refer to a state of disorder or chaos in society.