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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Individual freedom, limited government, the rule of law, peace through strength, fiscal responsibility, free markets, human dignity. Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025 Making union registration swift, objective, and transparent would demonstrate genuine respect for the rule of law – and for the workers whose labor drives Cambodia’s growth. Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025 In the first term, there was really a united front about the role of the Department of Justice and the purpose of the rule of law, telling the president this is not what the Department of Justice will do. ABC News, 12 Oct. 2025 Political stability, rule of law, and a pro-business approach are encouraging companies to invest in technology and restructure to improve profitability, McVey said. Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rule of law

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“Rule of law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rule%20of%20law. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

Legal Definition

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 policyWright v. Wright, 904 P.2d 403 (1995)
2
: government by law : adherence to due process of law
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