rule of law

noun
UK: /ˌruːl əv ˈlɔː/
US: /ˌruːl əv ˈlɑː/

  1. The principle that all people are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced.

    1. The rule of law is important for a fair society.
    2. The court emphasized the rule of law when deciding the important case.

  2. A situation in which the laws of a country are obeyed by everyone.

    1. We need the rule of law to protect people.
    2. Establishing the rule of law is crucial for the nation's economic development.

Synonyms

constitutionalism legality justice due process

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rule of law" in English means: The principle that all people are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced., A situation in which the laws of a country are obeyed by everyone..

The phonetic transcription of "rule of law" is /ˌruːl əv ˈlɔː/ in British English and /ˌruːl əv ˈlɑː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rule of law": constitutionalism, legality, justice, due process.

Example usage of "rule of law": "The rule of law is important for a fair society.". More examples on the page.