vigilantism
vigilantism
Process and activities in which persons assume the
authority of the law, alleging the failure of
existing law enforcement agencies.
Alternative terms
- UF↸ vigilantes
Related terms
- RT⇆ citizen arrests
- RT⇆ due process
- RT⇆ extremism
- RT⇆ law enforcement
- RT⇆ legal systems
- RT⇆ reactions to crime
