"law of correspondence" meaning in All languages combined

See law of correspondence on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Forms: the law of correspondence [canonical]
Etymology: Originally after the works of Emanuel Swedenborg. See correspondence. Etymology templates: {{m|en|correspondence}} correspondence Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1}} the law of correspondence
  1. (theology, hermeticism) The principle that any material thing or circumstance is the effect or reflection of a spiritual or celestial counterpart, and vice versa. Wikipedia link: Emanuel Swedenborg Categories (topical): Theology Related terms: Not to be confused with correspondence principle
    Sense id: en-law_of_correspondence-en-name--Fn4NwO8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: lifestyle, religion, theology

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