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antinomy
an·tin·o·my
[
an tínnəmee
]
(
plural
an·tin·o·mies
)
noun
Definition:
1.
philosophy
paradoxical result:
a contradictory and illogical conclusion produced by two apparently correct and reasonable statements or facts
2.
law
legal discrepancy:
a contradiction between two laws, principles, or authorities
[
Late 16th century. Via Latin
antinomia
< Greek, literally "against law" <
nomos
"law, rule"
]
an·ti·nom·ic
[
ànti nómmik
]
adjective
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an·ti·nom·ic [ ànti nómmik ] adjective
