They cannot legally initiate the use of force. Government has reserved that for itself as a monopoly.
You keep saying that word "legally" as if it exists at all in an anarchy. Companies(families, organizations, mafias, etc.) can do whatever the hell they want in an anarchy.
Key difference is the use of force is distributed, opposed, and thus kept in check. Like countries today. The more distributed force the better (more even playing field).
you’re right, legally would have different meaning. My point was gov has created for itself a monopoly on initiating force.
