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Many definitions of the word state include having monopoly on violence as a necessary (and sometimes also sufficient). A state loosing its monopoly on violence
by runarberg 5y ago
Many definitions of the word state include having monopoly on violence as a necessary (and sometimes also sufficient). A state loosing its monopoly on violence would—by definition—mean that the state has collapsed.
- FiggyPudding 5y agoThanks. That certainly makes sense. The existence of organized crime does represent some failing of the state towards collapse.