acephalism

/əˈsɛfəˌlɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

the theory or practice of lacking a head or a central authority, or opposition to the concept of a head or leader

“Some critics argue that the new system embodies a form of acephalism, where decision-making power is distributed among many individuals.”

Synonyms

  • anarchism
  • chaos

Antonyms

  • autocracy
  • dictatorship