> Which says to me that it is not a particularly useful definition? Perhaps you shouldn't call out people who use a valid definition you find "not useful" for

> Which says to me that it is not a particularly useful definition? Perhaps you shouldn't call out people who use a valid definition you find "not useful" for lying (mendacity)? > A crucial nuance that the definition you quoted lacks is that vigilantism is the enforcement of the law by parties not so empowered. Vigilantism is definitely not "enforcement of the law" since it is often illegal. I don't think either of us were claiming that this type of vigilante behavior should be illegal. As the legal dictionary you reference points out some types of vigilantism are illegal, others are legal. What we are pointing out is that vigilantism as a solution to this problem has significant downsides that should not be ignored. Ideally we are able to reform the justice system so that vigilante action is not required to achieve a just result again criminal offenders. EDIT: Off topic, I want to also say they I like your vocabulary, you use some good words and looking them up was educational =]