noun
constitutional state; nation governed by the rule of law
A political-science term for a state where government authority is limited by law and citizens' rights are protected. Often used in contrast to a police state or arbitrary rule.
日本は法治国であり、すべての人は法の下に平等である。
Japan is a constitutional state, and all people are equal under the law.
法
In accordance with the principles of a nation governed by the rule of law, the court makes its decisions independently.