"epikeia" meaning in All languages combined

See epikeia on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἐπιείκεια (epieíkeia, “reasonableness”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|ἐπιείκεια||reasonableness}} Ancient Greek ἐπιείκεια (epieíkeia, “reasonableness”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} epikeia (uncountable)
  1. (philosophy, theology) The principle in ethics that a law can be broken to achieve a greater good. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Philosophy, Theology Synonyms: epieikeia
    Sense id: en-epikeia-en-noun-hhgnupbA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, lifestyle, philosophy, religion, sciences, theology

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