the rule of law
noun [S] formalDefinition
› a set of laws that people in a society must obey: Everyone is subject to the rule of law.Rules and laws
(Definition of the rule of law noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- antitrust adjective
- binding adjective
- blue law noun
- canon noun (STANDARD)
- code of practice noun
- dead letter noun (LAW/AGREEMENT)
- decree noun
- dos noun
- fatwa noun
- international law noun
- legislation noun
- letter noun (SYMBOL)
- mandatory adjective
- penal code noun
- provision noun (LAW)
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- the Official Secrets Act noun
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