# rule of law

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The doctrine that no individual is above the law and that everyone must answer to it.
2. The maxim whereby governmental decisions are made by applying known legal principles.
3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see rule, law.

## Source
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