Definitions for: Lynch Law

[n] the practice of punishing people by hanging without due process of law

Webster (1913) Definition: Lynch" law`
The act or practice by private persons of inflicting
punishment for crimes or offenses, without due process of
law.

Note: The term Lynch law is said to be derived from a
Virginian named Lynch, who took the law into his own
hands. But the origin of the term is very doubtful.

See Also: pattern, practice