Rule of law

Definition
1  : an authoritative legal doctrine, principle, or precept applied to the facts of an appropriate case <adopting the rule of law that is most persuasive in light of precedent, reason and policy ­Wright v. Wright, 904 P.2d 403 (1995)>
2  : government by law
: adherence to due process of law



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criminal assault

an assault considered as a crime rather than as a tort


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