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nomology
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[], (Noun)
Definitions:
- The branch of science and philosophy concerned with the laws or principles governing the operation of the mind, especially as defined by custom or culture. Formerly also: †a treatise on this (obsolete).
- The science of law; the branch of knowledge concerned with law and justice.
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Origin
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early 19th century; earliest use found in Thomas Horne (1780–1862), biblical scholar and bibliographer. From nomo- + -logy, after French nomologie
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