mob law
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"With mills and mill-hands," her ladyship announced to Mr. Laurence, the mill-owner, when chance first threw them together, "with mills and mill-hands come murder, massacre, and mob law."
From A Fair Barbarian by Burnett, Frances Hodgson
Nothing saved Dominicus, either from mob law or a court of justice, but an eloquent appeal made by the young lady in his behalf.
From From Twice Told Tales by Hawthorne, Nathaniel
"It's mob law," said the Lieutenant, indignantly, "and I won't stand for it."
From The Barrier by Beach, Rex Ellingwood
No attempt was made by the mayor or police to quell the disturbance and mob law reigned supreme.
From The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 1 of 2) Including Public Addresses, Her Own Letters and Many From Her Contemporaries During Fifty Years by Harper, Ida Husted
As this was likely to be mob law Sanders, and not Judge LeMonde, was elected chairman and the deliberations commenced at once.
From The Kentucky Ranger by Curnick, Edward T.
