Definitions

1. noun

A philosophical attempt to justify or explain the existence of evil or suffering in the world, especially in relation to a benevolent deity.

“The theologian’s theodicy attempted to reconcile the problem of evil with the concept of an all-powerful God.”

2. noun

A defense of God’s justice in the face of evil or suffering.

“The philosopher’s theodicy sought to explain why innocent people suffer while the guilty prosper.”