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negarchy.

A form of status quo maintained by the interrelations of power structure and authority.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈnɛɡɑːki/UK/ˈnɛɡˌɑɹki/US
  1. A form of status quo maintained by the interrelations of power structure and authority.

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Where this word comes from

Coined by Daniel Deudney in his paper “Binding Powers, Bound States: The Logic and Geopolitics of Negarchy”, presented to the International Studies Association in Washington, D.C., 28th of March–2nd of April in 1994; formed as nega- (“negative”) + -archy (“rule”).

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