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vigilance committee

 

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Noun vigilance committee has 1 sense
  1. vigilance committee - a volunteer committee to maintain order where an efficient legal system does not exist
    --1 is a kind of
    committee, citizens committee

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Vigilance Committee

Description

Vigilance Committee refers to a group of self-appointed individuals who take it upon themselves to maintain law and order in a community, especially in times of social unrest, when the established authorities are deemed inadequate. They often operate outside the legal framework and employ investigative methods to identify and punish perceived wrongdoers.

Senses and Usages

Noun: Vigilance Committee

1. A group of concerned citizens formed to combat crime and protect the community's safety.

Example sentence: The vigilance committee patrolled the streets, making sure everyone complied with the newly enforced curfew.

2. Historically, a group established during the American frontier era to combat lawlessness and maintain order in remote areas.

Example sentence: The vigilance committee played a crucial role in upholding justice in the wild west.

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