Minarchism

//ˈmɪnəˌkɪzəm// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Belief in the desirability and practicality of minimum government. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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anarchism

Etymology

1971, coined by Samuel Edward Konkin III. Blend of minimum + -archy (“government”) + -ism (“system”) (alternatively, minimal).

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night watchman state

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