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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However, they are united in their respect for the rule of law.
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Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Of course, none of this would be possible if the DOJ and Blanche happened to remember the department’s own function as the ostensible guardian of the rule of law.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
For John Adams, the Boston Massacre was an opportunity to demonstrate Americans’ respect for the rule of law, including the fundamental right of the accused to a fair trial and adequate defense.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Our task is to rebuild and to strengthen the rule of law, the checks and balances.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
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Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Of course, none of this would be possible if the DOJ and Blanche happened to remember the department’s own function as the ostensible guardian of the rule of law.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
For John Adams, the Boston Massacre was an opportunity to demonstrate Americans’ respect for the rule of law, including the fundamental right of the accused to a fair trial and adequate defense.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Our task is to rebuild and to strengthen the rule of law, the checks and balances.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
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“Rule of law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rule%20of%20law. Accessed 20 May. 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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