nomocratic

Definition

Relating to a system of government that is centered on the rule of law or established legal codes, rather than the pursuit of a specific overarching collective goal or purpose.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'nomos' meaning 'law' and 'kratos' meaning 'power' or 'rule'. The term entered English in the 20th century to describe political systems governed by abstract rules rather than specific state objectives.

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The article uses the term to describe a model of government where the state provides a legal framework for individual pursuits without imposing a shared societal purpose on its citizens.

Hume’s Philosophical Conservatism – Tristan J. Rogers

Law & Liberty

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