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the doctrine that no individual is above the law and that everyone must answer to it.See Also: law and order
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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) 2: government by … Law dictionary
Rule of law — stellt ein Konzept dar, das das Regieren auf der Basis von Gesetzen bezeichnet und dem Recht absoluten Vorrang vor anderen Maßstäben oder Begründungen für hoheitliches Handeln einräumt. Es entwickelte sich vor allem vor dem Hintergrund der… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Rule of law — The rule of law, in its most basic form, is the principle that no one is above the law. Thomas Paine stated in his pamphlet Common Sense (1776): For as in absolute governments the king is law, so in free countries the law ought to be king; and… … Wikipedia
rule of law — noun a state of order in which events conform to the law • Topics: ↑law, ↑jurisprudence • Hypernyms: ↑order * * * 1. : a legal rule : a determination of the applicable rule as distinguished from a finding of fact 2. : adherence to due process of… … Useful english dictionary
rule of law — In a free society, there is a concern to maintain human liberty in the face of increasing state activity. The problem is how on the one hand to provide powers for those in government to operate effectively, yet on the other hand to ensure that … Glossary of UK Government and Politics
rule of law — A legal principle, of general application, sanctioned by the recognition of authorities, and usually expressed in the form of a maxim or logical proposition. Called a rule, because in doubtful or unforeseen cases it is a guide or norm for their… … Black's law dictionary
rule of law — N SING: usu the N The rule of law refers to a situation in which the people in a society obey its laws and enable it to function properly. [FORMAL] I am confident that we can restore peace, stability and respect for the rule of law … English dictionary
rule of law — a situation in which everyone in a country is expected to obey the laws, including powerful people, military leaders etc Our mission is to uphold the rule of law … English dictionary
rule of law — įstatymo viršenybė statusas T sritis Politika apibrėžtis Konstitucionalizmo principas, kad valstybės valdžią įgyvendinančios institucijos privalo paklusti teisei ir nepažeisti jos nustatytų veikimo ribų. Termino ištakos – Platono, Aristotelio… … Politikos mokslų enciklopedinis žodynas
Rule of Law (Armenia) — Rule of Law Օրինաց երկիր Orinats Erkir Leader Artur Baghdasarian Founded 1998 Ideology Centrism International … Wikipedia
Laws grind the poor, and rich men rule the law. — Laws grind the poor, and rich men rule the law. Oliver Goldsmith Nolo’s Plain English Law Dictionary. Gerald N. Hill, Kathleen Thompson Hill. 2009 … Law dictionary
