"ungovernability" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From ungovernable + -ability. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|ungovernable|ability}} ungovernable + -ability Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ungovernability (uncountable)
  1. The condition of being ungovernable. Tags: uncountable Translations (Translations): Unregierbarkeit [feminine] (German)
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