lawless

Meanings

• adjective

  Absent of law or order; not governed by law.

• adjective

  Lacking moral principles; wicked, vicious, or chaotic.

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lawless
lawsome , blasé , maze , daze , glaze

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Variants

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lawless , lawlessly , lawlessness , lawlessnesses

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Etymology

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From Old English lagu 'law' + less 'less'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'lawless' was first used in English in the 14th century.

2. In the Bible, the term 'lawless' is used to describe those who do not obey God's laws.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anarchy: A state of disorder due to the absence of governmental authority.

2. Chaos: Complete disorder and confusion.

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Culture

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The term 'lawless' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in genres such as westerns and science fiction, to describe characters or societies that operate outside the bounds of established laws and norms. It can also be used metaphorically to describe situations or individuals that lack moral principles or order.

How to Memorize "lawless"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a wild west town with no sheriff or law enforcement, where people do as they please.

2. associate
   

   - Think of pirates, who operate outside the laws of civilized society.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Lawless starts with 'law', but has less law than usual.

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