Meaning of the word lawlessness in English

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lawlessness

US /ˈlɑː.ləs.nəs/
UK /ˈlɔː.ləs.nəs/

Noun

a state of disorder due to a disregard of the law

Example:
The city descended into lawlessness after the government collapsed.
There was widespread lawlessness in the streets during the riots.
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