lawless

a. 无法无天的

The western part of America was lawless 200 years ago.

二百年前，美国西部是没有法纪的。

To sum up, only when strict punishment can be imposed on the lawless, can social stability be maintained.

总之，唯有当严刑峻罚加之于违法之徒时，才能维持社会安定。