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Anarchical

Pertaining to anarchy; without rule or government; in political confusion; tending to produce anarchy; as, anarchic despotism; anarchical opinions.

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Anarchy 74% connected

Absence of government; the state of society where there is no law or supreme power; a state of lawlessness; political confusion.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Anarchy 74% connected

Absence of government; the state of society where there is no law or supreme power; a state of lawlessness; political confusion.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Anarchic 92% connected

Alt. of Anarchical

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Lawless 92% connected

Contrary to, or unauthorized by, law; illegal; as, a lawless claim.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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