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Vigilante

usgb/ˌvɪdʒɪˈlænti/Volume
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Extra-legal Activity

Vigilante relates to actions taken outside legal boundaries, often due to a lack of trust in law enforcement.

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The townspeople formed a vigilante group to handle the crime wave.
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Negative Connotation

Although trying to deliver justice, 'vigilante' often has a negative connotation suggesting recklessness or illegality.

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The man's vigilante efforts to catch the vandal landed him in trouble with the law.
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Pop Culture Hero

In films and comics, a vigilante often has a heroic image, fighting crime when institutions fail.

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The character dressed as a bat is a vigilante fighting against the corruption in his city.
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