Anarchic

Anarchic
Anarchic A*nar"chic, Anarchical A*nar"chic*al, a. [Cf. F. anarchique.] Pertaining to anarchy; without rule or government; in political confusion; tending to produce anarchy; as, anarchic despotism; anarchical opinions. [1913 Webster]

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  • anarchic — also anarchical adjective Date: 1649 1. a. of, relating to, or advocating anarchy b. likely to bring about anarchy < anarchic violence > 2. lacking order, regularity, or definiteness < anarchic art forms > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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  • anarchic — anarchically, adv. /an ahr kik/, adj. 1. of, like, or tending to anarchy. 2. advocating anarchy. 3. not regulated by law; lawless: Anarchic bands pillaged the countryside. Also, anarchical. [1780 90; < F anarchique, or ANARCH(Y) + IC] * * * …   Universalium

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