antinomy
noun pl. antinomies
- the opposition of one law, regulation, etc. to another
- a contradiction or inconsistency between two apparently reasonable principles or laws, or between conclusions drawn from them
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(ăn-tĭnˈə-mē)
noun pl. an·tin·o·mies - Contradiction or opposition, especially between two laws or rules.
- A contradiction between principles or conclusions that seem equally necessary and reasonable; a paradox.
Related Forms:
- anˌti·nomˈic (ănˌtĭ-nŏmˈĭk) adjective
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