ruffianism

Etymology

From ruffian + -ism.

ruffianism means the behaviour of a ruffian; ruffians collectively. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.

noun

The behaviour of a ruffian; ruffians collectively.“Each new comer was one more recruit to the ranks of ruffianism, and not a man penned in that reeking den of infamy but became a sworn hater of law, order, and “free-men.””