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Lynch Law

Definition:

Lynch law refers to the act of taking law into one's own hands by a group, typically without any legal authority, to purposefully punish someone perceived as guilty of a crime, especially without a fair trial.

Senses/Usages:

1. As a noun: Referring to the unauthorized practice of punishment without legal proceedings.
2. As a verb: The act of using extrajudicial violence against someone perceived as guilty.
3. In a popular context: Often associated with mob justice or vigilantism.
4. In a local context: Can refer to specific incidents of mob violence within local communities.

Sample Sentences:

1. His controversial actions led to him being subjected to lynch law by an angry mob.
2. The townspeople decided to take matters into their own hands and lynch the accused before a trial could occur.
3. Despite the lack of evidence, some individuals resort to lynch law as a misguided form of justice.
4. In certain regions, lynch law has been used as a means to oppress minority groups.

Related Products:

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• Lynch Law: An Investigation into the History and Consequences
• Books on Lynch Law
• Lynching in America: Confronting the Legacy of Racial Terror