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Vigilante
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Vigilante relates to actions taken outside legal boundaries, often due to a lack of trust in law enforcement. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/bsvpRLDxmyQjQeGzbR0Y2XGqyE.webp)
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Although trying to deliver justice, 'vigilante' often has a negative connotation suggesting recklessness or illegality. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/eAEYiMJDZp7CiFPUollTpLAPR4E.webp)
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In films and comics, a vigilante often has a heroic image, fighting crime when institutions fail. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/Su3I8eXi9iOB3lSYPhqTN21ITk.webp)