1. (a.) Contrary to, or unauthorized by, law; illegal; as, a lawless claim.

2. (a.) Not subject to, or restrained by, the law of morality or of society; as, lawless men or behavior.

3. (a.) Not subject to the laws of nature; uncontrolled.

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