rule of law
noun phrase
: a situation in which the laws of a country are obeyed by everyone
The courts uphold the rule of law.
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Second, business leaders can support democratic institutions, rooted in human rights and the rule of law.
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Michael Posner, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Indeed, the notion remains strong that Ukraine’s acquiescence to Russia on the territorial issue would send a devastating signal around the world that force prevails over the rule of law.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024
The vice president vowed to not give up the fight for reproductive rights, to protect Americans from gun violence, and for democracy and rule of law.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
The rule of law The Takei family spent the first night after their arrest squeezed into a horse stall at a local racetrack, with flies buzzing overhead, overwhelmed by the stench of horse manure.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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Michael Posner, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Indeed, the notion remains strong that Ukraine’s acquiescence to Russia on the territorial issue would send a devastating signal around the world that force prevails over the rule of law.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Nov. 2024
The vice president vowed to not give up the fight for reproductive rights, to protect Americans from gun violence, and for democracy and rule of law.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
The rule of law The Takei family spent the first night after their arrest squeezed into a horse stall at a local racetrack, with flies buzzing overhead, overwhelmed by the stench of horse manure.
—Karen Weintraub, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Rule of law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rule%20of%20law. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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rule of law
1
: an authoritative legal doctrine, principle, or precept applied to the facts of an appropriate case
adopting the rule of law that is most persuasive in light of precedent, reason and policy—Wright v. Wright, 904 P.2d 403 (1995)
Wright v. Wright, 904 P.2d 403 (1995)2
: government by law : adherence to due process of law
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