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Vigilanting

Definition:

Vigilanting refers to the act of taking law enforcement or justice into one's own hands, typically performed by citizens or groups who believe that the established authorities are unable to adequately address a certain issue or problem.

Usage:

Part of Speech: Verb

1. As a verb, vigilanting is used to describe the action of engaging in vigilantism.

Example sentence: The citizens of the small town took it upon themselves to start vigilanting to combat the increasing crime rates.

Part of Speech: Noun

2. As a noun, vigilanting refers to the practice or concept of vigilantism.

Example sentence: Vigilanting is often seen as a controversial method of seeking justice outside of the regular legal system.

Part of Speech: Adjective

3. As an adjective, vigilanting describes someone or something related to vigilantism.

Example sentence: The vigilanting group was praised by some for their efforts in curbing corruption.

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