nomocracy

/ nəʊ-; nɒˈmɒkrəsɪ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of nomocracy¹

C19: from Greek, from nomos law + -cracy

Example Sentences

Nomocracy, nō-mok′ra-si, n. a government according to a code of laws.

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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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