anarchy

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a situation in which there is no organization and control, especially in society, because there is no effective government:

What we are witnessing is the country's slow slide into anarchy.

The country has been in a state of anarchy since the inconclusive election.

If the pay deal isn't settled amicably there'll be anarchy in the factories.

a lack of organization and control in a society or group, esp. because either there is no government or it has no power:

Civil war has led to anarchy.

The crowd was restless and verging on anarchy.