lawless situations
[ˈlɔːləs ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃənz]
noun phrasefemininepl: lawless situations
situações sem lei / situações anárquicas
1. Circumstances or conditions characterized by the absence of law, order, or legal authority; states of chaos where rules are not enforced or respected
The refugee camp descended into lawless situations after the local authorities withdrew.
O acampamento de refugiados caiu em situações sem lei após a retirada das autoridades locais.
2. Conditions marked by widespread disregard for legal norms and criminal activity without effective enforcement
During the riots, lawless situations emerged in several downtown areas.
Durante os motins, situações anárquicas surgiram em várias áreas do centro da cidade.
In Brazil, 'lawless situations' is frequently discussed in media contexts related to gang territories (domínios do tráfico) and favela conflicts. In the USA, the term carries historical weight referencing the American frontier and is often used to describe breakdown of urban order. Both cultures view lawlessness as a serious social concern requiring government intervention.
NYC Slang
wild situations / no rules zone
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