v. t.
n. One who assists in lynching. [ 1913 Webster ]
pos>n. The act or practice by private persons of inflicting punishment for crimes or offenses, without due process of law. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ 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. [ 1913 Webster ]