(n) a central cohesive source of support and stability, Syn.mainstay, backbone, lynchpin, keystone, linchpin, Example: faith is his anchor; the keystone of campaign reform was the ban on soft money; he is the linchpin of this firm
v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Lynched p. pr. & vb. n. Lynching. ] [ See Note under Lynch law. ] To inflict punishment upon, especially death, without the forms of law, as when a mob captures and hangs a suspected person. See Lynch law. [ 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 ]
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