theonomy

[thee-on-uh-mee]

noun

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

Compare heteronomy.

Origin of theonomy

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

Related formsthe·on·o·mous, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for theonomy

theonomy

noun

the state of being governed by God

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