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antinomy n

(archaic) A contradiction within a law, or between different laws; also, a contradiction between authorities. (by extension) Any contradiction or paradox. (specifically, epistemology, logic) In the thought of the German philosopher Immanuel Kant (1724–1804): an apparent contradiction between valid conclusions; a paradox. Immanuel Kant died on this day in 1804.

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