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nomos

/nɒmɒs/ noun · British & US
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What does nomos mean?

noun

A law or system of laws governing a particular country or state; a principle or rule governing a particular activity or sphere of activity.

Example

"The nomos of the ancient Greeks was based on the principles of justice and morality."

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