lynch law — n [after William Lynch (1742–1820), American vigilante]: the punishment of presumed crimes usu. by death without due process of law Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. lynch law … Law dictionary
Lynch law — The act or practice by private persons of inflicting punishment for crimes or offenses, without due process of law. [1913 Webster] Note: The term Lynch law is said to be derived from a Virginian named Lynch, who took the law into his own hands … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
lynch law — ☆ lynch law n. [formerly Lynch s law, after Capt. W. Lynch (1742 1820), member of a vigilance committee in Pittsylvania, Virginia (1780)] the lawless practice of killing by lynching … English World dictionary
lynch law — lynch′ law n. the administration of summary punishment, esp. death, upon a presumed offender by a mob • Etymology: 1805–15, after the self instituted tribunals presided over by William Lynch (1742–1820) of Pittsylvania, Va., c1776 … From formal English to slang
lynch-law — lynchˈ law noun • • • Main Entry: ↑lynch … Useful english dictionary
lynch law — англ. (линч лоу) суд (закон) Линча. Толковый словарь иностранных слов Л. П. Крысина. М: Русский язык, 1998 … Словарь иностранных слов русского языка
lynch law — /ˈlɪntʃ lɔ/ (say linch law) noun the administration of summary punishment, especially death, upon an offender (actual or reputed) by private persons acting in concert without authority of law. {originally Lynch s law; named after Captain William… …
LYNCH LAW — the name given in America to the trial and punishment of offenders without form of law, or by mob law; derived from the name of a man Lynch, dubbed Judge, who being referred to used to administer justice in the far West in this informal way … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
lynch law — noun Etymology: William Lynch died 1820 American vigilante Date: 1811 the punishment of presumed crimes or offenses usually by death without due process of law … New Collegiate Dictionary
lynch law — the administration of summary punishment, esp. death, upon a suspected, accused, or convicted person by a mob acting without legal process or authority. [1805 15, Amer.; after the self instituted tribunals presided over by William Lynch (1742… … Universalium