De rechtsstaat
Example: De rechtsstaat garandeert dat iedereen gelijk wordt behandeld onder de wet.
Definition
"De rechtsstaat" refers to a state or country where the power of the government is limited by laws, ensuring that everyone is treated equally under the law and that legal rights are protected. It guarantees fairness and justice in governance.
Etymology
The term "de rechtsstaat" comes from Dutch, combining 'recht' meaning 'law' or 'right' and 'staat' meaning 'state'. It reflects the concept of a state governed by laws rather than by arbitrary decisions, a principle that emerged strongly in European political thought during the Enlightenment.
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"De rechtsstaat" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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the rule of law