Definition of LAWLESSNESS

lawlessness

Meanings

Plural: lawlessnesses

Noun

  • a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government)
  • illegality as a consequence of unlawful acts; defiance of the law
  • A lack of law; a lack of law and order; anarchy.
  • Defiance of the law; outlawry, exorbitant levels of crime.

Origin / Etymology

From lawless + -ness.

Antonyms

law, law and order, lawfulness, rule of law

Scrabble Score: 14

lawlessness is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
lawlessness is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
lawlessness is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

lawlessness is a valid Words With Friends word