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The term "lynch" is commonly believed to be named after Charles Lynch, an American revolutionary who engaged in extrajudicial punishments during the American Revolution in the late 18th century. His actions were part of a vigilante justice system in Virginia, where he oversaw trials and punishments without formal legal processes. Though the exact origin of the term is debated, Lynch's name became associated with mob executions and lawlessness.

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