👉 In the context of political science, "parchy" is a term used to refer to a political system in which power is divided among multiple groups or individuals. These groups may be based on social status, ethnicity, religion, language, or other factors. In such systems, each group has its own set of laws and governance structures that govern the affairs of their respective group. The division of power in parchy can result in a system where power is concentrated among certain groups while others are marginalized or