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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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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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