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rule of law

noun

Definitions

  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

    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see rule, law.

    • The rule of law whereby it is a crime for a person to commit suicide is hereby abrogated.
    • In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires— […] “rule of law” includes written law; […]
    • The repeal of legislation does not revive […] a rule of law that has been abolished.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA