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theonomous

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the⋅on⋅o⋅my

  [thee-on-uh-mee]
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–noun
the state of an individual or society that regards its own nature and norms as being in accord with the divine nature.
Compare heteronomy.

Origin:
1885–90; < G Theonomie; see theo-, -nomy

Related forms:
the⋅on⋅o⋅mous, adjective
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