antinomy noun. [an'tɪnǝmi] L16.
[Latin antinomia from Greek, formed as ANTI- + nomos law: see -Y³. Cf. French antinomie.]
1. A contradiction in a law, or between two laws; a conflict of authority. L16.

2. A contradictory law or principle. Only in M17.

3. (After Kant.) A paradox; intellectual contradictoriness. L18.

■ anti'nomic adjective (rare) M19.

■ anti'nomical adjective (rare) L19.

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