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nation of laws

noun

Etymology

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

Definitions

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

    • We talk a lot about being "a nation of laws," but some of the laws found on the books of states, counties and municipalities are a bit much.
    • If we are to be a nation of laws, we must follow the rule of law consistently and not abandon it when times get tough.

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