lawless

1. ADJ Lawless actions break the law, especially in a wild and violent way. 非法的

The government recognized there were problems in urban areas but these could never be an excuse for lawless behaviour. 政府认识到市区存在问题，但是这绝不能成为非法行为的借口。

2. lawlessnessN-UNCOUNT 违法

Lawlessness is a major problem. 违反法律是一个严重的问题。

3. ADJ A lawless place or time is one where people do not respect the law. 无视法律的 (地方); 不受法律约束的 (时代)

...lawless inner-city streets plagued by muggings, thefts, assaults and even murder. …没有法纪的市中心街区，受抢劫、偷盗、袭击甚至凶杀的困扰。