HyperDic: lynch_law

English > 1 sense of the expression lynch law:
NOUNactlynch lawthe practice of punishing people by hanging without due process of law
English > lynch law: 1 sense > noun 1, act
MeaningThe practice of punishing people by hanging without due process of law.
Broaderpractice, patternA customary way / way of operation or behavior
Spanishley del linchamiento

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