NOMOTHETE

nomothete (noh-m[schwa]-theet), n. [fr. Greek nomos “law” + thetes “a person who prescribes”] Hist. A lawgiver. — Also spelled nomotheta. “It was [in ancient Greek law] provided that all motions to repeal or amend an existing law should be brought before the ecclesia or general meeting of citizens, at the beginning of the year. They […]