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nomos.

The body of law, especially that governing human behaviour.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The body of law, especially that governing human behaviour.

Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek νόμος (nómos). Doublet of nome and namus.

noun
  1. A territorial division of ancient Egypt; a nome.

Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek νομός (nomós, “district”), from νέμω (némō, “to divide”). Doublet of nome.

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