vigilantism

/ ˌvɪdʒɪˈlænˌtɪzəm /

noun

1. the methods, conduct, attitudes, etc, associated with vigilantes, esp militancy, bigotry, or suspiciousness

Example Sentences

The status quo has failed to protect Crusius’ community, and the logical response was vigilantism.

From Salon

"This case is not about optics, not about emotion, race or vigilantism," he said.

From BBC

Critics have denounced them as “shoot first” laws that have created a climate of vigilantism in which gun owners operate with impunity in killing largely Black people.

From Seattle Times

But of course, now, those exact same people are on the frontlines of turning speech acts into crime to be obliterated by police action and grassroots vigilantism whenever possible.

From Salon

She said that there was "no place for vigilantism", adding this was "something that shouldn't be happening in 2024 in our society".

From BBC