vigilantism

vigilantism Definition

☆ vigi·lan·tism (vij′ə lan′tiz′əm, -län′-; vij′ə lən tiz′əm)

noun

the lawless, violent methods, spirit, etc. of vigilantes

vigilantism Related Forms

vig′i·lan′·tist adjective

vigilantism Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

'internet: But this has come under fire from many who see it as an example of 'internet vigilantism ' that could destabilize internet trading.

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