ΙΣΟΝΟΜΕΙ, ισονομει
ISONOMEI, isonomei
Sounds Like: ee-so-no-MEH-ee
Translations: he/she/it has equal rights, he/she/it is equal before the law, he/she/it enjoys equality
From the root: ΙΣΟΝΟΜΕΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word is a verb meaning 'to have equal rights' or 'to be equal before the law'. It describes a state where individuals or groups possess the same legal or political standing. It is derived from 'ισος' (equal) and 'νομος' (law, custom), literally meaning 'equal law' or 'equal distribution'. It would be used in sentences to describe someone or something enjoying such equality.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, 3rd Person Singular
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From the same root
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- ΙΣΟΝΟΜΕΙΝ — to have equal laws, to be equal in law, to enjoy equality of rights, to be governed by equal laws
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