Minarchy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɪnɑː(ɹ)ki/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Minarchy is a noun meaning Government with the least necessary power over its citizens.
Meaning
Government with the least necessary power over its citizens.
Example Sentences
But even the most minimal minarchy, at some point, must claim its citizens' exclusive allegiance
In minarchy the owner of a property is the sole owner of the private propety and what comes out of it.
This "minarchy," often dubbed the "nightwatchman State," reduced to police (and possibly army), is their historical ideal - and even in present days that of philosopher Nozick, for instance.
Word Forms
- minarchies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include minarchism, misarchy, panarchy, hyperarchy, minarchist, autarchy.
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