1. The state or condition in which no rules, regulations, or guidelines exist or are enforced
The absence of rules in the office made it chaotic and unproductive.
A ausência de regras no escritório tornou-o caótico e improdutivo.
2. A lack of established order, structure, or discipline
The playground descended into chaos due to the absence of rules.
O parque infantil desceu ao caos devido à ausência de regras.