Definition of Rule of law

a legal principle that law should be the basis of governing a country and not the decisions of individual government officials

Examples of Rule of law in a sentence

Rule of law was established to take away some of the power of kings and make sure that all people were held accountable for their actions.  🔊

Aristotle believe in the rule of law, holding that the law should govern the land and not individual rulers.  🔊

Many democracies do not function on rule of law and allow government officials to do as they please with no consequences.  🔊

Rule of law means that every citizen is subject to the law, including the those who make the laws.  🔊

The town’s citizens insisted that rule of law stand and the mayor pay his taxes just like everyone else.  🔊

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