nomology

[noh-mol-uh-jee]

noun

1. the science of law or laws.

2. the science of the laws of the mind.

nomology

/ nɒmˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the science of law and law-making

2. the branch of science concerned with the formulation of laws explaining natural phenomena

Other Word Forms

• nomological adjective
• nomologist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of nomology¹

First recorded in 1835–45; nomo- + -logy

Example Sentences

Nomology, no-mol′ō-ji, n. the science of the laws of the mind.—adj.

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In the terminology of Hamilton it is the nomology of discursive thought.

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Associated words: jurisprudence, nomology, nomography, nomocracy, antinomy, dysnomy, neonomian, code, codex, codify, codification, digest, forensic, legislate, legislation, legislative, enact, ordain, repeal, veto, jurat, juratory, juridic, juridical, jurist, juris consult, publicist, jurisprudent, juristic, pandect, moratory, judicial, causidical, nomothetic, nomistic. law-breaker, n. criminal, malefactor, culprit, felon, delinquent, offender, sinner. law-breaking, n. crime, misdemeanor, transgression, violation. lawful, a. legal, legitimate, licit, legalized.

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