vigilantism

/ ˌvɪdʒɪˈlænˌtɪzəm /

noun

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

Example Sentences

Police said the suspects "acted under the guise of vigilantism".

From BBC

"The state is increasingly reliant on state-sponsored vigilantism in an apparent effort to enlist businesses and private individuals in hijab compliance, portraying it as a civic responsibility."

From BBC

"There is no place in our society for vigilantism and we are fortunate that the outcome was not much more serious."

From BBC

California’s original gold rush was an era of terror and lawlessness, as greed among miners led to murder, native massacres and citizen vigilantism.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Salon