rule of man
Ruler's whim governs
Rule of man describes governance based on the arbitrary decisions of individual leaders rather than established laws.
It contrasts with rule of law, where legal principles constrain everyone equally, including those in power.
Under rule of man, outcomes depend on who holds authority and their personal judgments: Without constitutional limits, we're left with rule of man.
- arbitrarinessBaseless decision-making quality
- orderMethodical arrangement or request
- guardWatchful defensive attention
- favoritismPreferential treatment of some
- nepotismPreferring kin in hiring
statutory law · statecraft · discretion · capriciousness · personalism · political philosophy · command · charismatic leadership · cult of personality · absolute power · iron fist · fear · tribal governance · autocracy · dictatorship · strongman politics · kleptocracy · judicial corruption
rule of manrule of law
Supremacy of established laws
constitutionalism · constitutional government · legal order · due process · limited government
rule of manrule of law
Supremacy of established laws
limited government · separation of powers · checks and balances · judicial independence · republican government
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