nomocracy

/ (nɒˈmɒkrəsɪ, nəʊ-) /

noun plural -cies

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

Word Origin for nomocracy

C19: from Greek, from nomos law + -cracy

Example sentences from the Web for nomocracy

  • The spiritual power (Theocracy) must always be subordinate to the secular government (Nomocracy).

    Major Prophets of To-Day |Edwin E. Slosson