vigilanteism

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A form of vigilantism — The activities of a vigilante; acting outside of legal authority, often violently, to punish or avenge a crime, right a perceived wrong, etc.

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Meanings

nounvigilanteism (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative spelling of vigilantism.

Origin

From vigilante + -ism.

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APA

vigilanteism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/vigilanteism

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“vigilanteism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/vigilanteism. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “vigilanteism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/vigilanteism.

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