theonomy

theonomy
theonomous, adj.
/thee on"euh mee/, n.
the state of an individual or society that regards its own nature and norms as being in accord with the divine nature. Cf. heteronomy.
[1885-90; < G Theonomie; see THEO-, -NOMY]

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