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theonomy

noun the·on·o·my \-mē\

Definition of THEONOMY

:  the state of being theonomous :  government by God
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Origin of THEONOMY

German Theonomie, from theo- the- (from Latin) + -nomie -nomy
First Known Use: 1890

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