L'État de droit
Example: L'État de droit garantit que personne n'est au-dessus des lois.
Definition
"L'État de droit" refers to a political system in which all individuals and institutions are accountable to laws that are publicly promulgated, equally enforced, and independently adjudicated, ensuring that no one is above the law and that legal protections are upheld fairly.
Etymology
The phrase "l'État de droit" originates from French, combining "État" meaning 'state' and "droit" meaning 'law' or 'right'. It emerged in political philosophy to emphasize the rule of law as the foundation of a legitimate state, distinguishing it from arbitrary or authoritarian governance.
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