Found 2 items, similar to lynch law.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: lynch law lynch law n : the practice of punishing people by hanging without due process of law
English → English (gcide) Definition: Lynch law Lynch law \Lynch" law`\n. 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. But the origin of the term is very doubtful. [1913 Webster]