Deuteronomic
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- adjective
- /ˌdjuːtəˈrɒnɪk/
- Formal
- Okay then, what's the difference between those Muslims who want to force courts to recognize Sharia law, and those Christian Dominionists who want courts to recognize their particular interpretation of Deuteronomic law?
Examples
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In studying the Bible, we focus on the Deuteronomic traditions that shape the understanding of morality.
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Wishing harm on my parents or failing to respect their word certainly dishonors them, in the Deuteronomic sense.
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The traditional Deuteronomic narrative of the Diaspora implies divine punishment in response to a breach of covenant.
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The Carthusian's vow must yield to observance of the Deuteronomic commandment, "thou shalt not kill."
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As in other scripts, Deuteronomic morality—do good and prosper, do evil and suffer—offsets the horror of vivisection.
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The Deuteronomic laws emphasize the importance of social justice and caring for the poor.
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Many modern interpretations of religious practices are influenced by Deuteronomic teachings on community responsibility.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Deuteronomic = Deuteronomy (transparent) = Deuteronomy + ic
Standard adjectival formation from the book-name 'Deuteronomy' using -ic yields 'relating to Deuteronomy', which is directly predictable.
Etymology
Deuteronomic comes from the Greek parts deuteros ('second') and nomos ('law'), because the Book of Deuteronomy was seen as a 'second law' or a repeat of earlier rules. So, something called Deuteronomic has the style, laws, or influence of the Book of Deuteronomy.