nomocracy

/nɒməˈkrəsi/

Definitions

1. noun

A system of government in which the laws are the supreme authority and the government is guided by their interpretation, rather than by personal opinions or emotions.

“The politician advocated for a nomocracy, where the rule of law would be paramount.”

Synonyms

  • governance
  • rule of law

Antonyms

  • autocracy
  • tyranny