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  1. Rule of law - Wikipedia

    • The rule of law is a political ideal that all people and institutions within a country, state, or community are accountable to the same laws, including lawmakers and leaders. It is sometimes stated simply as "no one is above the law". The term rule of law is closely related to constitutionalism as well as Rechtsstaat. It refers to a political situation, not t… See more

    History

    The earliest conception of rule of law can be traced back to the Indian epics Ramayana and Mahabharata - the … See more

    Philosophical influences

    Although credit for popularizing the expression "the rule of law" in modern times is usually given to A. V. Dicey, development of the legal concept can be traced through history to many ancient civilizations… See more

    Meaning and categorization of interpretations

    The Oxford English Dictionary has defined rule of law this way:
    The authority and influence of law in society, esp. when viewed as a constraint on individual and institutional behaviour; (hence) th… See more

     
  1. Rule of law is a legal maxim that suggests that no one is above the law and governmental decisions must be made only by applying known legal and moral principles. The Rule of Law limits the powers of Government by judicial defense of laws and the Constitution which is based on recognized basic legal values, established in international law.

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    The Rule of Law is the law which says that government can only legally use its power in a way the government and the people agree on. It limits the powers a government has, as agreed in a country's constitution. The Rule of Law prevents dictatorship and protects the rights of the people.
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    Law is a set of rules that are created and are enforceable by social or governmental institutions to regulate behavior, [1] with its precise definition a matter of longstanding debate. [2] [3] [4] It has been variously described as a …

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    The rule of law is a principle of governance where all people and institutions are accountable to laws that are publicly promulgated.