nomology

/noʊˈmɑlədʒi/
noun
  1. The study or science of laws, especially in a particular field such as law, ethics, or science.
    • The professor's lecture on nomology covered both ancient and modern legal theories.
    • In science, nomology examines the general laws that explain natural phenomena.
    • Nomology helps us understand how legal systems develop and change.
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