mob-law

This indisposition to mix in politics probably arises both from the coarse abuse which assails public men, and from the admitted inability, under present circumstances, to stem the tide of corrupt practices, mob-law, and intimidation, which are placing the United States under a tyranny as severe as that of any privileged class — the despotism of a turbulent and unenlightened majority.

The Englishwoman in America 2007

A little blunder in the administration of justice by Southern mob-law; but nothing to speak of.

Mark Twain Ron Powers 2005

A little blunder in the administration of justice by Southern mob-law; but nothing to speak of.

Mark Twain Ron Powers 2005

Kentucky is concerned, that State being distant, and mob-law rampant there, we shall continue gratefully to receive assistance on its behalf, and to avail ourselves of the accustomed mode of reaching it, this having been proved to be both safe and easy.

The Underground Railroad A Record of Facts, Authentic Narratives, Letters, &c., Narrating the Hardships, Hair-Breadth Escapes and Death Struggles of the Slaves in Their Efforts for Freedom, As Related by Themselves and Others, or Witnessed by the Author. William Still

By Tuesday the police had thoroughly organized, and the trial of strength between mob-law and authority began.

Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No 3, September 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy Various

They can hardly indite a leading article, or make a stump speech, without showing their proclivities to mob-law.

The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 59, September, 1862 Various

And then the law of the cabin will no longer be mob-law, nor its motto, "Every man for himself, and ---- take the ladies."

Lippincott's Magazine, November 1885 Various

They have, but a little while ago, created scenes in which mob-law ruled the hour, riot held its sanguinary sway, and the earth of our streets tasted the blood of our citizens.

Modern Eloquence: Vol III, After-Dinner Speeches P-Z Various

An apprehension prevails, day after day, that the presence of the army may be demanded there to prevent mob-law and bloodshed.

The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 19, May, 1859 Various

It was a wanton fire on an unarmed populace that was protected against; and the protest was by men who involuntarily shrank from mob-law as they would from the hell of anarchy.

The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 73, November, 1863 Various