lynch law

Meanings

• noun

  A mob's cruel and unlawful punishment of someone, typically by hanging, without a fair trial.

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Rhymes

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hymn , chymne , dyme , ryme

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Variants

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lynch law , lynch laws

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Etymology

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Originally referred to Irish mobs who pursued and hanged supposed criminals outside the legal system.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'lynch law' comes from the last name of Charles Lynch, an Irish magistrate who lived in Virginia in the late 1700s.

2. The term 'lynchpin' comes from the same origin as 'lynch law', as a lynchpin is a critical component that holds a system together.

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Related Concepts

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1. Vigilantism: The act of taking the law into one's own hands, often outside the normal channels of the legal system.

2. Mob justice: The application of justice by a mob, often characterized by violence and lack of fairness.

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Culture

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Lynch law is a term that has been used historically to refer to mob violence and vigilante justice. It has been a subject of literature, art, and music, often portrayed as a symbol of lawlessness and injustice.

How to Memorize "lynch law"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a mob of people taking the law into their own hands and punishing someone without a fair trial.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'lynch law' with the idea of mob violence and injustice.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lynch Law: Lawless Lynch Mob' to remember the meaning of the term.

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