Antinomy

/ænˈtɪnəmi/ noun

A contradiction between two laws, principles, or statements that seem equally valid; a paradox where two things can't both be true but seem to be.

From Greek anti- (against) + nomos (law). Philosophical term used since ancient times to describe fundamental logical contradictions.

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