pollarchy rare.
(ˈpɒləkɪ)
[f. Gr. πολλ-οί in phr. οἱ πολλοί the many, the multitude, after monarchy, oligarchy, etc.: cf. polyarchy.]
The rule of the multitude; government by the mob.
| 1862 Russell Diary North & South II. 340 A contest..between those representing the oligarchical principle and the pollarchy. 1881 E. Peacock in Academy 15 Oct. 287 Pollarchy..if used with circumspection would raise any rural person. |