nomism

[ noh-miz-uhm ]

noun
  1. religious conduct based on law.

Origin of nomism

1
First recorded in 1900–05; nom(o)- + -ism

Other words from nomism

  • no·mis·tic, adjective

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How to use nomism in a sentence

  • The other part of them affirm it for our future; these teachings may be characterized as nomistic.

    Anarchism | Paul Eltzbacher
  • On the other part, the nomistic teachings part company in regard to the particular form of law that they affirm for our future.

    Anarchism | Paul Eltzbacher

British Dictionary definitions for nomism

nomism

/ (ˈnəʊmɪzəm) /


noun
  1. adherence to a law or laws as a primary exercise of religion

Origin of nomism

1
C20: from Greek nomos law, custom

Derived forms of nomism

  • nomistic, adjective

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