θεμιτον
Lemma: θεμιτός
adjective
adjective
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Added Nov 02, 2026
Definition
Lawful or sanctioned by divine and customary law; rightfully permitted. Often of what is morally proper or ordained (“according to θέμις”).
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"θεμιτον"
Lemma: θεμιτός
Case: nominative / accusative (ambiguous by form)
Number: singular
Gender: neuter
Degree: positive
Declension: 1st/2nd declension adjective (-ός, -ή, -όν)
Note: Form θεμιτον = neuter sg nom/acc of θεμιτός; often used predicatively/substantively with sense ‘lawful/allowed/right’ (from θέμις). Not a verb form.