Lo stato di diritto
Example: Lo stato di diritto garantisce la tutela dei diritti fondamentali.
Definition
"Lo stato di diritto" refers to a political system where all individuals and institutions, including the government, are accountable to laws that are fairly applied and enforced. It ensures protection of fundamental rights and maintains order through legal frameworks rather than arbitrary power.
Etymology
The phrase "lo stato di diritto" comes from Italian, meaning 'the state of law' or 'rule of law.' It combines "stato" (state) and "diritto" (law). The concept traces back to ancient legal traditions but gained prominence in modern political philosophy to emphasize governance by law instead of by rulers' whims.
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the rule of law