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theonomy

[ thee-on-uh-mee ]

noun

  1. the state of an individual or society that regards its own nature and norms as being in accord with the divine nature.

theonomy

/ θɪˈɒnəmɪ /

noun

  1. the state of being governed by God

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  • the·ono·mous adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of theonomy1

1885–90; < German Theonomie; theo-, -nomy

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