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Meanings of supremacy of law in English

Russian
принцип верховенства закона
Portuguese
estado democratico de direito
Catalan
estat de dret
Spanish
imperio de la ley
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Doctrine that advocates that every citizen, including those in government, is subject to the law.

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принцип верховенства закона
Synonyms
Examples for "rule of law"
Examples for "rule of law"
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Officials have previously said security forces are following the rule of law.
Radio NZ
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History: 'Long live the men who bring us the rule of law!
The Irish Times
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In this case, the rule of law was being used for injustice.
Beyond The Frontier: Dreadnaught
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Both of them undermine democracy and the rule of law, she said.
Reuters
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But they emphasise the rule of law, due process and democratic structures.
The Irish Times
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Officials have previously said security forces are following the rule of law.
Radio NZ
2
History: 'Long live the men who bring us the rule of law!
The Irish Times
3
In this case, the rule of law was being used for injustice.
Beyond The Frontier: Dreadnaught
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Both of them undermine democracy and the rule of law, she said.
Reuters
5
But they emphasise the rule of law, due process and democratic structures.
The Irish Times
Usage of supremacy of law in English
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How far was it possible, consistently with the claims of justice and the paramount supremacy of law?
Life of Edward Earl of Clarendon — Volume 02
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The Roman Church was contending for the absolute and unlimited control of religious matters; the Parliament for the supremacy of law in the state.
The Eve of the French Revolution