lawlessness

Definitions

The state of being ungoverned or without established laws.

The state of disregarding or violating the law; anarchy.

Examples

The collapse of the government led to a period of widespread lawlessness in the capital.

The police chief vowed to restore order and put an end to the lawlessness plaguing the city streets.

Synonyms

anarchy chaos disorder insubordination misrule unruliness rebellion

Antonyms

order legality discipline obedience lawfulness regulation control