nomocracy

/ (nɒˈmɒkrəsɪ, nəʊ-) /


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

Origin of nomocracy

1
C19: from Greek, from nomos law + -cracy

Words Nearby nomocracy

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How to use nomocracy in a sentence

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

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