polyarchy (iou)

polyarchy noun. Also polygarchy. E17.
[Greek poluarkhia, formed as POLY- + -ARCHY. Form with -g- arose by assim. to OLIGARCHY.]
Rule or government by many people. Also, a State or city ruled by many. E17.
Botany. The condition of being polyarch. L19.
poly'archic adjective of, pertaining to, or having the characteristics of a polyarchy L19.
poly'archical adjective (long rare) = polyarchic M17.