法ほう治ち

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

rule of law; constitutional government

Refers to governance based on established laws rather than arbitrary power. Often used in contrast with 人治 (rule by individuals).

• 法ほう治ち国こっ家かでは、誰だれもが法ほうの下もとに平びょう等どうである。

  In a country governed by the rule of law, everyone is equal under the law.

• 法ほう治ち主しゅ義ぎは民みん主しゅ主しゅ義ぎの基き盤ばんである。

  The principle of the rule of law is the foundation of democracy.