Condition of lawlessness or political disorder (7)

I believe the answer is:

anarchy

(Other definitions for anarchy that I've seen before include "Complete absence of law" , "Utter lawlessness" , "State of disorder in society" , "Chaotic state" , "Unrule" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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