deontics

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noun

The field of philosophical logic that is concerned with obligation, permission, and related concepts.

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Meanings

noundeontics (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe field of philosophical logic that is concerned with obligation, permission, and related concepts.
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APA

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Chicago

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