1. the state or quality of being rampant; unrestrained or excessive growth, spread, or activity

Examples

• The rampancy of weeds in the garden made it nearly impossible to find the vegetables.
• Officials were concerned about the rampancy of misinformation on social media.
• The rampancy of corruption in the government led to widespread protests.
• Urban planners struggled to control the rampancy of illegal construction.
• The rampancy of the disease forced authorities to implement strict quarantine measures.
• Environmental groups warned about the rampancy of plastic pollution in the oceans.