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wtracy · on July 1, 2014

It's called "deputizing", and a deputy is not a vigilante pretty much by definition.

Dylan16807 · on July 1, 2014

The judiciary has the ability to deputize law enforcement? I thought those were supposed to have independent structure.

MBCook · on June 30, 2014

Vigilante. N.

A member of a self-appointed group of citizens who undertake law enforcement in their community WITHOUT LEGAL AUTHROITY, typically because the legal agencies are thought to be inadequate.