Crossword Genius

Unruly as well as disregarding authority’s lead? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lawless

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(Other definitions for lawless that I've seen before include "Anarchic, without any controls" , "Without rules" , "disobedient" , "insubordinate" , "Ungoverned" .)

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