mob rule
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Control of a political situation by a mob; mob law.
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- The lawless days of mob rule and anarchy were finally over.
- Critics warned that unchecked populism could lead to mob rule.
- The government was determined to prevent mob rule from taking hold.
- History has shown the dangers of succumbing to mob rule.
- In times of crisis, the threat of mob rule often increases.
- The leader appealed for calm to avoid descending into mob rule.
- They feared the uprising would quickly devolve into mob rule.
- True democracy is antithetical to mob rule.
- The dictator maintained power through fear, preventing any form of mob rule.
- The town council worked hard to restore order and end the mob rule.