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lawless
[/ˈlɔːləs/]
adjective
sem lei
1.
Not governed by or obedient to the law; criminal or anarchic in nature
The lawless region was plagued by gangs and violence.
A região sem lei era assolada por gangues e violência.
2.
Characterized by a lack of legal authority or control
During the riot, the streets became lawless and chaotic.
Durante o motim, as ruas se tornaram anárquicas e caóticas.
3.
Unrestrained by law or morality; wild or uncontrolled
His lawless behavior eventually led to his arrest.
Seu comportamento ilícito eventualmente levou à sua prisão.
NYC Slang
wild; out of control; lawless
Synonyms
illegal
criminal
anarchic
unruly
uncontrolled
disorderly
reckless
Antonyms
lawful
legal
orderly
obedient
regulated
controlled
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
sem lei; ilícito
Most common usage in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
desordeiro; fora da lei
Colloquial usage in favela contexts
São Paulo
criminoso; anárquico
More formal usage
Portugal
sem lei; ilegal
Standard European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
a lawless state of affairs
lawless band of thieves
lawless frontier
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