antinomian

English

From the Ancient Greek ἀντί (antí, “against”) + νόμος (nómos, “custom, law”).

antinomian (plural antinomians)

One who embraces antinomianism.
- 1886 J. H. Thorpe in "John Brine" entry in Dictionary of National Biography
  "He was called by many persons an antinomian, though his life was exemplary."

one who believes that faith alone determines salvation

antinomian (comparative more antinomian, superlative most antinomian)

Of or pertaining to antinomianism.
Rejecting moral authority.
- 1937, George Orwell, The Road to Wigan Pier:
  "England was full of half-baked antinomian opinions."

of or pertaining to antinomianism

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