vigilantism

British  

/ ˌvɪdʒɪˈlænˌtɪzəm /

noun

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

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Example Sentences

But I think that, in a world of vigilantism and stochastic terror, it is not just bad for speech qua speech, but for governance qua governance.

From Slate • Sep. 12, 2025

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 • May 6, 2024

We celebrate autonomy and self-help in these rural communities, saying, “Look at these people, they know how to take care of themselves,” but vigilantism comes out of that too.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2023

“But, I repeat, this is the job of authorities and only of authorities. Incidents of vigilantism and self-appointed sheriffs will not be tolerated by this government.”

From Washington Times • Aug. 31, 2023

New York has become one of the nation’s safest large cities, but the emotional responses recalled the metropolis of decades ago, when residents felt besieged by crime and fatal vigilantism made national headlines.

From Seattle Times • May 4, 2023