nomos

noun

no·​mos
ˈnōˌmäs
plural nomoi
-mȯi
: law
natural slavery and slavery according to nomosC. J. O'Neil

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Greek

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“Nomos.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nomos. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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