lawless

Example Sentences

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But the Cambodian government claims the lawless era has come to an end, with Prime Minister Hun Manet pledging on Facebook to "eliminate... all the problems related to the crime of cyber scams".

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

This instability created lawless zones such as the “neutral ground” of Bergen County in northeast New Jersey and the Pine Barrens in the south, where hardened “banditti” flourished.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

Kitsch says his character is the opposite — he’s a wild card and more lawless.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2025

"Each and every member of the UN must be alarmed over this extremely dangerous, lawless and criminal behavior," he added.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2025

The Laphams had hated such lawless seizure of government by the Sons of Liberty.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes