Rule by Law

Definition

Rule by law means that all individuals, including those in positions of authority, are subject to legal standards rather than arbitrary decisions or personal preferences.

Related terms

Rule of Law: This principle emphasizes that the law should govern a nation, not individuals or arbitrary decisions.

Due Process: It refers to the legal requirement that the government must respect all legal rights owed to a person, ensuring fairness in legal proceedings.

Judicial Independence: This is the concept that judges should be free from external influences and pressures when making legal decisions.