Szabálytalanok

"Szabálytalanok" is a Hungarian term that literally translates to "irregular ones" or "outsiders." In a historical and social context, it often refers to individuals or groups who existed outside the established legal, social, or economic structures of a particular time and place. This can encompass a wide range of people, from vagrants and beggars to those who operated in informal economies or defied prevailing social norms.

Historically, the concept of "szabálytalanok" could also apply to those who did not possess official residency permits, were not registered in guilds, or failed to pay taxes. In some periods, it might have included individuals who had fallen out of favor with authorities, were considered politically suspect, or were engaged in activities deemed illegal or undesirable by the ruling powers. The treatment and perception of "szabálytalanok" varied greatly depending on the era, the specific society, and the reasons for their "irregularity." They could be subject to punishment, social exclusion, or, in some instances, even granted a degree of tolerance if their activities were not seen as a direct threat. The term highlights the existence of liminal populations within societies, those who lived on the margins of conventional life.