1. the belief that Christians are freed from moral law by grace and faith
Usage: theology; Christianity
2. opposition to or disregard of moral or legal constraints
Usage: formal

Examples

• The preacher was accused of promoting antinomianism in his sermons.
• Some early Christian sects embraced antinomianism as a core doctrine.
• The philosopher’s antinomianism led him to reject traditional ethical systems.
• Critics argued that his teachings bordered on dangerous antinomianism.
• The debate over antinomianism divided the religious community.
• Her antinomianism was evident in her complete disregard for social conventions.