The absence of a system of government and law

Definition of anarchy

1 a : absence of government

b : a state of lawlessness or political disorder due to the absence of governmental authority the city's descent into anarchy

c : a utopian society of individuals who enjoy complete freedom without government

2 a : absence or denial of any authority or established order anarchy prevailed in the ghetto

b : absence of order : disorder

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they died because of a disease during the first spanish colonies.