the rule of law

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   the condition in which all members of society, including its rulers, accept the authority of the law

   They're democratic, English-speaking, there's the rule of law, and they have a better sense of humor.

   "Amistad" and "Lincoln" and "Bridge of Spies" are all about the rule of law.

In the movies · 4

• Well, then, you just fulfilled the first rule of law enforcement.The Untouchables1987
• I'm an attorney. I'm obligated to proceed according to the rule of law.The Grand Budapest Hotel2014
• "Amistad" and "Lincoln" and "Bridge of Spies" are all about the rule of law.Spielberg2017
• And where men like you respect the rule of law.Lord of War2005
• They're democratic, English-speaking, there's the rule of law, and they have a better sense of humor.A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote2020
• This is what happens when you challenge the Capitol's rule of law.The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes2023
• An ideal living space, ruled by the laws of true democracy and sharing.The Sisters Brothers2018
• Surely, gang rule and wholesale law defiance are more of a menace to the nation than the regulation of oil or a bull fight!Scarface1932

Learn it in full scenes

• Spielberg2017
  • Spielberg Hides the Shark
  • Spielberg Takes the Camera
  • Spielberg Gets His Universal Contract

From the same entry

• bend the rules
• play by rules
• play by the rules
• the rules of the game
• a rule of thumb
• work to rule
• the exception that proves the rule
• rule the roost
• rule with a rod of iron
• rule out of court
• divide and rule
• let your heart rule your head