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rule of law

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun rule of law has 1 sense
  1. rule of law - a state of order in which events conform to the law
    --1 is a kind of
    order

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Term: Rule of Law

Description:

The rule of law refers to a legal principle that promotes fairness, equality, and adherence to established laws. It ensures that everyone, including individuals, organizations, and governments, is subject to and accountable to the law. This concept upholds the idea that no one is above the law and that all actions and decisions must be governed by a universally applied set of rules.

Sample sentences:

  1. The rule of law guarantees the protection of individual rights and liberties.
  2. In a society that upholds the rule of law, everyone is entitled to a fair and impartial trial.
  3. When a country lacks the rule of law, corruption and injustice can prevail.
  4. One of the fundamental principles of democracy is the rule of law.

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