nation of laws
(chiefly, US) A nation-state that is subject to the rule of law.
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(chiefly, US) A nation-state that is subject to the rule of law.
“It's Immigration and Customs Enforcement. We are a nation of laws, not men or women. If you don't like something, your legitimate avenue of redress of your grievances is through your elected officials. READ the Constitution.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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