Making assumptions now?
I’m simply using the Socratic method as you often enjoy doing. You can find the answer yourself
Discussion
I am not making any assumptions, I am asking you what your definition of a military is
You said I’m looking for a specific answer. I never said I was. That makes it an assumption.
I asked you first. If you’re interested in learning a different perspective then answer it. Use the dictionary or whatever you like. If you’re just gonna throw it back at me, when you’ve argued that we need a government with all these nonsensical things, that clearly have failed, then just drop the convo because it’s a waste of time discussing with someone who has already made up his mind.
If I am learning a different perspective I’d prefer to use the dictionary you have
I’d rather use your dictionary to avoid confusion or disagreements
This is Google’s dictionary
Is it impossible to have armed forces without a government?
What is the definition of a government?
A group of individuals that use violence, coercion, and other forceful means to compel others to do what they want with or without consent.
This may be where our dictionaries depart
They used the same word inside the definition. This dictionary definition doesn’t work. Not surprising.
Your definition may match closely with that of an authoritarian government:
It’s the same. Government imposes authority over you. That’s what it means to be authoritarian.
No further questions?
I think we already established the two distinct dictionaries. We are speaking different languages. Maybe some are narrower? Whether you believe you can or you can’t, you’re right.
The dictionary definition you provided contains the same word in the definition. So the definition is not helpful. What is your definition of government? Clearly I’ve shown you a simple example of the influential power and potential for corruption that government imposes.