vigilante justice

Vigilante justice occurs when individuals take the law into their own hands to address perceived wrongdoing, rather than relying on official authorities like police or courts. While often motivated by a desire for immediate justice or safety, it bypasses legal processes, which can lead to unfair, excessive, or unlawful actions. Vigilantism can stem from distrust in legal systems, community pressure, or personal beliefs about justice, but it generally undermines the rule of law and can escalate violence or chaos in society.