1. equality of political rights and privileges; a system in which all citizens have equal power and status under the law.
Usage: formal; chiefly historical or political philosophy

Examples

• Ancient Athens is often cited as an early experiment in isonomy, where citizens participated directly in governance.
• The founding documents of the nation were built on principles of isonomy and democratic representation.
• Philosophers have long debated whether true isonomy can exist in large, complex societies.
• The movement advocated for isonomy among all social classes, rejecting hereditary privilege.
• Isonomy requires not just legal equality but also equal access to political participation.