- the quality or condition of being without regard for the law; behavior that is contrary to or shows indifference to the law: Unfortunately, a lot of confusion, lawlessness, stupidity, and even death surrounds alcohol use in college settings.
- the state or condition of being without law or law enforcement to provide control or restraint: For several months, the emerging nation looked as if it would slip into lawlessness and civil war.
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