vigilante

Definition of "vigilante"
  1. A person who enforces the law on their own without legal authority, intending to capture and punish perceived criminals
How to use "vigilante" in a sentence
  1. Despite law enforcement's efforts, the vigilante continued to act independently.
  2. Her vigilante actions disrupted the local community.
  3. Critics argue that comic books glorify vigilantism.

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