lawlessness

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JOHANNESBURG—The corporate exodus from what was supposed to be Africa’s breakout economy is accelerating, propelled by a toxic cocktail of corruption, lawlessness and poor infrastructure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

And yet, in a version of Britain the rest of Europe has abandoned to death and lawlessness, Kelson survives because of his dedication to artistic and scientific curiosity.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

He describes a "lawlessness" among some of the travelling public - mostly younger people - which he believes has got worse in 38 years of driving Birmingham's bus routes.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2025

“His lawlessness inspired lawlessness. His rejection of norms called norms into question,” she notes.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

At first, whatever lawlessness took place was relatively harmless.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler