[f. BRIGAND + -ISM.] The life or practices of brigandage.
1815. Cheltenham Chron., 6 July, 4/1. If any thing were yet wanting, accomplished into perfect ruffianism by the effects of military brigandism throughout Europe.
1865. Maffei, Brigand Life, II. 24. Tempted to throw themselves into the wild vortex of brigandism.
1877. Daily News, 26 July, 5/7. The lovely mountain gorge celebrated in the annals of brigandism.
