LYNCHED Meaning and
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Lynching is a term that refers to the act of killing someone, typically by a mob, without any legal trial or due process. It involves extrajudicial or vigilante violence where a person is executed often by hanging, but other violent methods have also been used historically. The act of lynching is often characterized by its racially motivated nature, targeting individuals based on their race or ethnicity, especially African Americans in the United States during the period of racial segregation and systemic oppression.
Lynching often involves a group of individuals taking the law into their own hands, usually fueled by anger, prejudice, or a desire for revenge. It is a violent and brutal act that carries deep social and historical significance, representing a significant violation of basic human rights and a failure of justice and rule of law.
The term "lynched" can also be used figuratively to describe situations where a person or group faces unjust and violent treatment, although not necessarily resulting in death. In a broader sense, it encompasses acts of intimidation, discrimination, or social ostracism carried out by a community or group against an individual or a segment of society. The term "lynch mob" is often utilized to describe the collective group responsible for carrying out the act.
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Etymology of LYNCHED
The word "lynched" comes from the name of a person, Charles Lynch, a Virginia planter and judge who lived during the late 18th century. Lynch was known for his self-appointed role in the extrajudicial punishment of British loyalists and criminals during the Revolutionary War era in the United States. Lynch's actions gained notoriety, and in the early 19th century, the term "lynch law" came to be associated with vigilante justice or mob violence without a legal trial or due process. Over time, the word "lynch" came to be widely used to describe acts of public execution without lawful authority, particularly in cases involving racial or other forms of discrimination.
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