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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My father imagined a future for his family in a country where the rule of law mattered and people had THE freedom to speak their truth.
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These practices represent a serious violation of artistic freedom, transparency, and the rule of law.
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These raids undermine the rule of law and the fair administration of justice.
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Literary Hub, 20 Feb. 2026
These practices represent a serious violation of artistic freedom, transparency, and the rule of law.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
These raids undermine the rule of law and the fair administration of justice.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 14 Feb. 2026
In past crackdowns on protests, authorities sometimes adhered to a veneer of due process and rule of law, but not this time, Barzin said.
—CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
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“Rule of law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rule%20of%20law. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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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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