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theonomy

American

[thee-on-uh-mee] / θiˈɒn ə mi /

noun

the state of an individual or society that regards its own nature and norms as being in accord with the divine nature.

theonomy British

/ θɪˈɒnəmɪ /

noun

the state of being governed by God

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theonomous

adjective

Etymology

Origin of theonomy

1885–90; < German Theonomie; see theo-, -nomy

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They tend to be more circumspect, often obfuscating their true intentions and avoiding the word "theocracy" in favor of "theonomy," for example.

From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2021

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