Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nomology
Noun
/nəˈmɒl.ə.dʒi/
Definition
The study of law or laws; a theoretical framework regarding the principles governing legal systems.
Examples
- Nomology helps us understand the foundations of legal reasoning.
- The scholar dedicated her research to nomology and its implications for social justice.
- In studying nomology, one delves into the relationship between laws and human behavior.
Meaning
Nomology focuses on the principles and structures that underlie legal systems and how they function.
Synonyms
- Legal theory
- Law science
- Legislation study
