Definition
法治 (fǎ zhì) is the principle of 'rule of law' — the idea that law governs a society, not individuals. It differs from 法制 (fǎ zhì), which refers to the concrete legal system and institutions; 法治 emphasizes the philosophy of law as supreme authority.
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
Easily confused
- 法制fǎ zhìsound-alikelegal system and institutions
Examples
- 法治。fǎ zhì shì shèhuì wěndìng de jīchǔ.The rule of law is the foundation of social stability.
- 法治。Yǐ fǎ fǎ zhì cáinéng bǎohù rénmín.Only by ruling by law can the people be protected.
- 法治。Zhège guójiā zhèngzài jiāqiáng fǎ zhì.This country is strengthening the rule of law.
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