isonomy

[ ahy-son-uh-mee ]

/ aɪˈsɒn ə mi /

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noun

equality of political rights.

Nearby words

isoneph, isoniazid, isonicotinic acid hydrazide, isonome, isonomic, isonomy, isonzo, isooctane, isopach, isopachous, isopag

Origin of isonomy

From the Greek word isonomía, dating back to 1590–1600. See iso-, -nomy

Related forms

i·so·nom·ic

[ahy-suh-nom-ik] /ˌaɪ səˈnɒm ɪk/, i·son·o·mous, adjective

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Examples from the Web for isonomy

He suggested the definition of health as the maintenance of equilibrium, or an "isonomy" in the material qualities of the body.
The Evolution of Modern Medicine|William Osler

British Dictionary definitions for isonomy

isonomy

/ (aɪˈsɒnəmɪ) /

noun

the equality before the law of the citizens of a state

the equality of civil or political rights

Derived Forms

isonomic (ˌaɪsəʊˈnɒmɪk) or isonomous, adjective

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