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Meanings
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night-watchman state; minarchy
Political philosophy term for a minimal state limited to protecting individuals from coercion, theft, and breach of contract. Used in academic and political discourse.
A night-watchman state refers to a minimal government that respects individual freedom to the utmost.
In the context of libertarianism, the concept of the night-watchman state is often discussed.