Legal Definitions - zygnomic

Definition: Zygnomic (zig-noh-mik) is an adjective used to describe an act that directly limits the freedom of a person who has a legal advantage or duty. The term was created by philosopher Albert Kocourek in his book Jural Relations (1927).

Example: A company's policy of monitoring employees' emails and internet usage is zygnomic because it limits the employees' freedom and privacy, even though the company has a legal advantage to do so.

Explanation: The example illustrates how a zygnomic act can abridge the freedom of a person who has a legal advantage. In this case, the company has the legal advantage to monitor their employees' emails and internet usage, but this act limits the employees' freedom and privacy.