法治 (fǎ zhì) — (noun) rule of law — the principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law; (verb) to rule by law, to govern according to law
Definition
法治 (fǎzhì) is the abstract principle or practice of 'rule of law' — a political ideal, not a specific law. Contrast with 法律 ('law' as concrete rules and statutes) and 法制 (the legal system and institutions that put 法治 into practice).
noun
rule of law — the principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law
verb
to rule by lawto govern according to law
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Examples
- 法治。fǎ zhì Shì shè huì wěn dìng de jī chǔ.The rule of law is the foundation of social stability.
- 法治。Yǐ fǎ fǎ zhì cái néng bǎo hù rén mín.Only by ruling by law can the people be protected.
- 法治。Zhè ge guó jiā zhèng zài jiā qiáng fǎ zhì.This country is strengthening the rule of law.
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