Pronunciation: /lɪntʃ lɔː/
noun a form of punishment in which a person is killed by a mob without a legal trial
A1 Lynch law is a form of punishment carried out by a mob without a legal trial.
A2 In some parts of the old west, lynch law was used to enforce justice outside of the legal system.
B1 The concept of lynch law goes against the principles of a fair and just legal system.
B2 During times of social unrest, lynch law can become prevalent as people take justice into their own hands.
C1 The history of lynch law in America is a dark chapter that highlights the dangers of vigilante justice.
C2 Scholars debate the effectiveness of lynch law in deterring crime and maintaining order in society.
formal The concept of lynch law has been a topic of debate in legal circles for centuries.
informal People in the old west often resorted to lynch law to deal with criminals in the absence of a proper justice system.
slang Some folks still believe in using lynch law to take matters into their own hands.
figurative In the court of public opinion, cancel culture can sometimes feel like a form of modern-day lynch law.
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