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theodicy
CIDE DICTIONARY
theodicy, n. [NL. theodicæa, fr. Gr. God + right, justice: cf. F. théodicée.].
- A vindication of the justice of God in ordaining or permitting natural and moral evil. [1913 Webster]
- That department of philosophy which treats of the being, perfections, and government of God, and the immortality of the soul. Krauth-Fleming. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
theodicy, n. (pl. -ies)
1 the vindication of divine providence in view of the existence of evil.
2 an instance of this.
1 the vindication of divine providence in view of the existence of evil.
2 an instance of this.
Derivative
theodicean adj.
Etymology
THEO- + Gk dike justice
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