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antinomy

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An expression in law and logic to indicate that two authorities, laws, or propositions are inconsistent with each other.

See also: inconsistency, opposition, paradox

ANTINOMY. A term used in the civil law to signify the real or apparent contradiction between two laws or two decisions. Merl. Repert. h.t. Vide Conflict of Laws.
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