lawless in German
lawless in German is gesetzwidrig, gesetzlos, rechtsfrei — lawless means having no laws or effective government controlling it.
lawless in German
gesetzwidrig
Prohibited by law; unlawful, illegal.
gesetzlos
Not restrained by the law or by discipline; disorderly, unruly.
rechtsfrei
Not restrained by the law or by discipline; disorderly, unruly.
What does "lawless" mean?
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adj Having no laws or effective government controlling it.
"The frontier town was virtually lawless in its early years."
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adj Ignoring or violating the law; unruly and out of control.
"The mob's lawless behaviour left several shops wrecked."
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lawless in a sentence
- The frontier town was virtually lawless in its early years.
- Parts of the region became lawless during the civil war.
- The mob's lawless behaviour left several shops wrecked.
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What is "lawless" in German?
"lawless" in German is gesetzwidrig, gesetzlos, rechtsfrei. lawless means: Having no laws or effective government controlling it.
How do you use "lawless" in a sentence?
Example: "The frontier town was virtually lawless in its early years." In German, "lawless" is gesetzwidrig, gesetzlos, rechtsfrei.
Are there other ways to say "lawless" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "lawless": gesetzwidrig, gesetzlos, rechtsfrei.
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