Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option that best replaces the underlined portion.In modern democratic societies lynch law seems to have become a common feature in almost all the spheres of life.

  1. law of the parliament

  2. law of the constitution

  3. law of the mob

  4. law of the underworld

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Lynch' is to murder (an accused person) by mob action and without lawful trial, as by hanging. Therefore, 'lynch law' (the lawless practice of killing by lynching) would be the law of the mob. Hence, option (3) is the answer.