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English Usage Test 48
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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.
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law of the mob
💡 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.