lawless

Definitions

Not governed by or obedient to laws.

Lacking regulation or control; uncontrolled.

Illegal or contrary to established law.

Examples

The remote border town became increasingly lawless as the local authorities lost control.

In the aftermath of the disaster, the city descended into a lawless state where looting was rampant.

Synonyms

anarchic unruly rebellious disorderly unrestrained mutinous chaotic

Antonyms

lawful orderly obedient disciplined compliant regulated submissive