"Nomic" meaning in All languages combined

See Nomic on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: From the suffix -nomic; see -nomy. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Nomic
  1. A game, intended to model certain aspects of legal systems, in which players take turns by modifying the game's rules. Wikipedia link: Nomic
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