We are in the habit of calling those bodies of men anarchal which are in a state of effervescence.
Landor.
{ A*nar"chic (&?;), 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.
An"arch*ism (&?;), n. [Cf. F. anarchisme.] The doctrine or practice of anarchists.
An"arch*ist (&?;), n. [Cf. F. anarchiste.] An anarch; one who advocates anarchy of aims at the overthrow of civil government.
An"arch*ize (&?;), v. t. To reduce to anarchy.
An"arch*y (&?;), n. [Gr. &?;: cf. F. anarchie. See Anarch.] 1. Absence of government; the state of society where there is no law or supreme power; a state of lawlessness; political confusion.
Spread anarchy and terror all around.
Cowper.