Mob
/mɒb/
Definitions
- (n.) A disorderly or unorganized crowd of people typically with intent to commit unlawful acts.
The police dispersed the mob after the protest turned violent.
- (n.) A group acting in concert to intimidate or coerce, often unlawfully.
The defendants formed a mob to pressure the witness.
Forms
- mob
- mobs
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'mob' often implies unlawful or violent collective behavior, distinct from lawful assemblies or peaceful protests.
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