theodicy noun. [Ɵɪ'ɒdɪsi] L18.
[French théodicée title of a work by Leibniz, from Greek theos god + dikē justice: see -Y³.]
The vindication of divine providence in relation to the existence of evil; an instance of this; a doctrine etc. in support of this (cf. OPTIMISM 1).
■ Edward White Their theodicy is based on the belief that out of..evil God will bring..good.

■ theodi'cean noun & adjective (a) noun (rare) a person who presents or maintains a theodicy; (b) adjective of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a theodicy: L19.

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