theonomy

[ thee-on-uh-mee ]
/ θiˈɒn ə mi /

noun

the state of an individual or society that regards its own nature and norms as being in accord with the divine nature.
Compare heteronomy.

Origin of theonomy

1885–90; < German Theonomie; see theo-, -nomy

OTHER WORDS FROM theonomy

the·on·o·mous, adjective

Words nearby theonomy

theology, theomachy, theomancy, theomania, theomorphic, theonomy, theopathy, theophagy, theophany, theophilus, theophobia

British Dictionary definitions for theonomous

theonomy
/ (θɪˈɒnəmɪ) /

noun

the state of being governed by God