English Explanatory Dictionary

nation of laws

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A nation-state that is subject to the rule of law.

Word forms

nation of laws nations of laws

Etymology

Shortened from earlier phrase "nation of laws and not of men," a common expression of the rule of law.

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