Anarchy
/ˈæn.ɚ.ki/
Definitions
- (n.) A state of society without government or law, often resulting in disorder or lawlessness.
The collapse of the regime led to anarchy and widespread civil unrest.
- (n.) Absence or failure of political authority, causing a vacuum of power.
During the coup, the country experienced a brief period of anarchy.
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Commentary
Often used in legal and political theory to describe conditions preceding or following the breakdown of legal order; clarity in context is essential to distinguish between descriptive and normative uses.
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