a state of society without government or law.

political and social disorder due to the absence of governmental control

The death of the king was followed by a year of anarchy.

a theory that regards the absence of all direct or coercive government as a political ideal and that proposes the cooperative and voluntary association of individuals and groups as the principal mode of organized society.

confusion; chaos; disorder

Intellectual and moral anarchy followed his loss of faith.

noun

lawfulness , order , rule

noun

chaos , confusion , disorder , disorganization , disregard , hostility , misrule , mob rule , nihilism , nongovernment , rebellion , reign of terror , revolution , riot , turmoil , unrest , lawlessness , revolt