law-abiding society; society governed by the rule of law
Refers to a society where laws are respected and followed, often contrasted with lawless or arbitrary rule.
In a law-abiding society, everyone is equal under the law.
Citizen cooperation is essential for the realization of a society governed by the rule of law.
法治国家 emphasizes the state or nation governed by the rule of law, while 法治社会 focuses on the societal aspect and the behavior of its members.
Compound of 法治 (rule of law) and 社会 (society). The term is a modern concept reflecting the importance of legal order in contemporary society.