villainage
/ˈvɪlɪnɪdʒ/Definitions
1. noun
A system or institution of villainy, such as a gang or a corrupt organization.
“The police cracked down on the villainage that had been terrorizing the neighborhood for months.”
2. noun
A state or period of villainy or evil conduct.
“The villainage that had been spreading throughout the city was finally brought under control by the authorities.”
3. noun
A system or institution of oppressive or unjust treatment, such as feudalism or serfdom.
“The historian studied the villainage of the medieval era, highlighting the struggles of the common people.”