ANTINOMY


Meaning of ANTINOMY in English

n. (pl. -ies) 1 a contradiction between two beliefs or conclusions that are in themselves reasonable; a paradox. 2 a conflict between two laws or authorities.

[ L antinomia f. Gk (as ANTI-, nomos law) ]

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