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.

Examples of rule of law in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And the courts will uphold the rule of law. —Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026

There’s hope for a spring-cleaning in Budapest for the rule of law, too. —Lionel Laurent, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026

As one of the nation’s most consequential legal thinkers and scholars, Heather Gerken has long directed her fierce intellect toward defending free and fair elections, a strong civic architecture, and the rule of law. —Elizabeth Alexander, Time, 15 Apr. 2026

At our best, what sets our industry, and our country, apart is our fidelity to the rule of law, matched by our openness to change. —Brent Lang, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026

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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 policy

—Wright v. Wright, 904 P.2d 403 (1995)

2

: government by law : adherence to due process of law