antinomy

Definition of Antinomy in English :

1. antinomy

a contradiction between two statements that seem equally reasonable

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Antinomy

noun plural -mies

1.

opposition of one law, principle, or rule to another; contradiction within a law

2. philosophy

contradiction existing between two apparently indubitable propositions; paradox

nounWord forms: plural anˈtinomies

1.

the opposition of one law, regulation, etc. to another

2.

a contradiction or inconsistency between two apparently reasonable principles or laws, or between conclusions drawn from them

n. pl. an·tin·o·mies

1. Contradiction or opposition, especially between two laws or rules.

2. A contradiction between principles or conclusions that seem equally necessary and reasonable; a paradox.