heteronomy

[ het-uh-ron-uh-mee ]

noun

1. the condition of being under the domination of an outside authority, either human or divine.

Word History and Origins

Origin of heteronomy¹

First recorded in 1815–25; hetero- + -nomy

Example Sentences

This heterogeneous articulation (heteronomy) is the more pronounced the higher the whole organization.

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In contrast with the Legislative, the Executive power expresses the heteronomy of the nation in contrast with its autonomy.

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It is called autonomy of Will and is contrasted with heteronomy.

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To make the judgements of others the determining grounds of his own would be heteronomy.

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