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Noun

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WORDNET DICTIONARY

theodicy(n = noun.cognition) - the branch of theology that defends God's goodness and justice in the face of the existence of evil;

, n. Array

A vindication of the justice of God in ordaining or permitting natural and moral evil. [1913 Webster]
That department of philosophy which treats of the being, perfections, and government of God, and the immortality of the soul. Krauth-Fleming. [1913 Webster]

, n. (pl. -ies)
1 the vindication of divine providence in view of the existence of evil.
2 an instance of this.

Derivative

theodicean adj.

Etymology

THEO- + Gk dike justice