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The definition of anarchy is chaos due to lack of authority to enforce rules.

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Lawlessness in a country because of the break down of the government is an example of anarchy.

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noun pl. anarchies

the complete absence of government
political disorder and violence; lawlessness
disorder in any sphere of activity

Origin: Gr anarchia: see anarch

See anarchy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. an·ar·chies

Absence of any form of political authority.
Political disorder and confusion.
Absence of any cohesive principle, such as a common standard or purpose.

Origin:

Origin: New Latin anarchia

Origin: , from Greek anarkhiā

Origin: , from anarkhos, without a ruler

Origin: : an-, without; see a-¹

Origin: + arkhos, ruler; see -arch

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