mob law

Example Sentences

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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.

Nevertheless, there is no proof that mob law prevailed in Belgium, as it did in Germany.

From What Germany Thinks The War as Germans see it by Smith, Thomas F. A.

One cannot expect mob law to be tolerant or to understand the myriad issues and influences which go to make up any given event.

From Oscar Wilde by Ingleby, Leonard Cresswell

A man acting in your capacity," said the factor, "should never make use of such expressions-never give encouragement to mob law.

From Manuel Pereira by Adams, F. Colburn (Francis Colburn)

George Belcher, a Union soldier, but not in sympathy with mob law, heard of Judy's plans, and through Sam Colwell and Zach Cooper, neighbors, I was warned in the evening of the intended raid.

From The Story of Cole Younger, by Himself by Younger, Cole