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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Critics warn that this weakens the rule of law, especially in cases involving data privacy, digital rights and cybersecurity accountability.
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Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
This Administration is once again implementing the rule of law.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
For instance, the State Bar of California recently warned that the Trump administration's orders threaten core principles of the rule of law.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 31 May 2025
Its main three areas of focus revolve around advocating for the legal profession, eliminating bias and enhancing diversity, as well as advancing the rule of law.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 30 May 2025
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Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
This Administration is once again implementing the rule of law.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
For instance, the State Bar of California recently warned that the Trump administration's orders threaten core principles of the rule of law.
—Carrie Johnson, NPR, 31 May 2025
Its main three areas of focus revolve around advocating for the legal profession, eliminating bias and enhancing diversity, as well as advancing the rule of law.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 30 May 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 13 Jun. 2025.
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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 policy—Wright v. Wright, 904 P.2d 403 (1995)
Wright v. Wright, 904 P.2d 403 (1995)2
: government by law : adherence to due process of law
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