nomocracy

/ nɒˈmɒkrəsɪ; nəʊ- /

noun

1. government based on the rule of law rather than arbitrary will, terror, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of nomocracy¹

C19: from Greek, from nomos law + -cracy

Example Sentences

The spiritual power (Theocracy) must always be subordinate to the secular government (Nomocracy).

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