Selbstjustiz

dieNoun

vigilantism; taking the law into one's own hands

English translations

01
vigilantism
02
self-justice

Word details

German meaning: Das eigenmächtige Vollstrecken von vermeintlichem Recht ohne staatliche Autorität.
English meaning: vigilantism
Synonym: Eigenmacht, Lynchjustiz
German example: Selbstjustiz ist in einem Rechtsstaat nicht erlaubt.
English example: Vigilantism is not allowed in a state governed by the rule of law.
Type: Noun
Article: die
Singular Form: die Selbstjustiz
Plural Form: None

lynchen
Lynch
Blutrache
Blood feud refers to a traditional form of self-justice where the relatives of a victim demand the death of the perpetrator or their family to restore honor.

Example sentences with “Selbstjustiz”

Selbstjustiz ist gesetzlich verboten. (Vigilantism is legally prohibited.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Selbstjustiz' feminine?

Yes, it is feminine (die Selbstjustiz).