rule of law
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rule of law
The principle that the state and its institutions are bound by the law in force and may not act arbitrarily. It guarantees citizens legal certainty and protects their fundamental rights.
Die Unabhängigkeit der Gerichte ist eine wesentliche Säule der Rechtsstaatlichkeit.
The independence of the courts is an essential pillar of the rule of law.
The word is built from 'Recht' (law/right), 'Staat' (state), the ending '-lich' (-ly/-al), and the ending '-keit' (-ness). It describes the quality (-keit) of a state being legal or law-based (-lich), that is, being based on the law.
Die Achtung der Menschenrechte ist ein Fundament der Rechtsstaatlichkeit.
Respect for human rights is a foundation of the rule of law.
'Rechtsstaatlichkeit' (rule of law) is often used with verbs that express its protection or endangerment. Typical verbs are 'wahren' (to uphold), 'garantieren' (to guarantee), 'schützen' (to protect), 'achten' (to respect), as well as 'untergraben' (to undermine) and 'gefährden' (to endanger).
Viele Organisationen arbeiten daran, die Rechtsstaatlichkeit in der Welt zu wahren.
Many organizations work to uphold the rule of law around the world.
This is a central term in politics, journalism, and legal studies. It is rarely used in everyday conversations.
In der politischen Debatte ging es um die Sicherung der Rechtsstaatlichkeit.
The political debate was about safeguarding the rule of law.
legal certainty
Rechtsstaatlichkeit and Rechtssicherheit are both features of a reliable state, but they emphasize different aspects. Rechtsstaatlichkeit means that the state is bound by the law and does not act arbitrarily; Rechtssicherheit emphasizes clear, stable, and predictable rules. When the focus is on limits on state power, Rechtsstaatlichkeit is appropriate; for reliable rules, use Rechtssicherheit.
Die Rechtsstaatlichkeit verlangt, dass die Behörde ihre Entscheidung nach dem geltenden Recht trifft.
The rule of law requires the authority to make its decision in accordance with the law in force.
Klare und beständige Gesetze schaffen Rechtssicherheit für Bürger und Unternehmen.
Clear and stable laws create legal certainty for citizens and companies.
