English Explanatory Dictionary

rule of law

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The doctrine that no individual is above the law and that everyone must answer to it.
  2. The maxim whereby governmental decisions are made by applying known legal principles.
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see rule, law.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

rule of law

Related words

law and order rule of man
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