rule of law
The 'rule of law' is a foundational principle ensuring that all individuals and institutions are accountable to fair and just laws, preventing arbitrary governance.
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Definition
C1Governance
(formal, legal)The principle that everyone, including government officials, is subject to and accountable under the law.
Example
- Under the rule of law, even the president must abide by the country's legal framework.
- The rule of law ensures that justice is applied equally to all citizens.
C1Legal System
(technical, academic)A system where laws are publicly promulgated, equally enforced, and independently adjudicated, ensuring fairness and accountability.
Example
- The rule of law requires that legal processes be transparent and accessible to everyone.
- Courts play a crucial role in upholding the rule of law by ensuring laws are fairly applied.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "rule of law":
law and ordercommon lawnatural lawrule of the roadcourt of lawcivil lawcriminal lawlaw unto oneselflaw of nationslaw of naturegolden rule