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![**con·ar·chy** (kəˈnɑːrki) *noun*
1. **(politics, derogatory)** A form of governance, or exercise of political power, characterized by:
* a disregard for established legal and constitutional norms;
* a concentration of power in the hands of a single individual, often the executive;
* a willingness to employ extralegal or illegal means to achieve political ends;
* a deliberate erosion of democratic institutions and processes.
2. **(specifically, informal, often capitalized)** A term used to describe the political style and actions of the presidency of [Insert Current President's Name Here], particularly characterized by the aforementioned traits.
**Examples:**
* "Critics argue that the president's actions have ushered in a period of *conarchy* where the rule of law is selectively enforced."o
* "The investigation revealed a pattern of *Conarchy*-like behavior, including obstruction of justice and attempts to undermine the electoral process."
* "The imposition of tariffs and the dismissal of government officials signaled a move towards *conarchy* by circumventing established procedures."
**Origin:**
A portmanteau of "constitutional" and "anarchy", reflecting the erosion of the rule of law in the United States and the government's descent into chaos.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ha3woxihxpu63ar7smsku4r6/bafkreiakhx2pyghr7a2eejuwivmtu4i5gchtc6xhmgeynuidgbef5jglpa)
