Monopoly on violence
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The phrase "monopoly on violence" is one of several possible shorthands for the exclusive right (monopoly) to freely exercise certain types of force (violence).
In other words, from a citizen perspective: it's forbidden for you to fight back when they attack you.
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A monopoly on violence within certain geographic boundaries is often cited as the defining element of a political state.
