Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

rule of law

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.82 in modern English

Syllables: rule of law
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

1

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The doctrine that no individual is above the law and that everyone must answer to it.

Uncountable

noun

The maxim whereby governmental decisions are made by applying known legal principles.

Uncountable

noun

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see rule, law.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The rule of law whereby it is a crime for a person to commit suicide is hereby abrogated."
"In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires— […] “rule of law” includes written law; […]"
"The repeal of legislation does not revive […] a rule of law that has been abolished."

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

law and order rule of man

Frequently Paired Words

law and order rule of man

Questions

What does rule of law mean?: The doctrine that no individual is above the law and that everyone must answer to it.

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