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Modern Law Phrases
Rule of law - The idea that all people, including government officials, are subject to the law and must follow it.
Due process - The principle that individuals are entitled to a fair and impartial hearing before the state can deprive them of life, liberty, or property.
Equal protection - The guarantee that all people will be treated equally under the law, without discrimination based on race, gender, religion, or other personal characteristics.
Presumption of innocence - The principle that a person is innocent until proven guilty, and that the burden of proof lies with the prosecution.
Separation of powers - The division of government into distinct branches (executive, legislative, and judicial) to prevent any one branch from having too much power.
Freedom of speech - The right to express opinions and ideas freely, without censorship or fear of retaliation.
Privacy rights - The right of individuals to control access to their personal information and to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures.
Property rights - The right to own, use, and dispose of property, protected by law.
Contractual freedom - The freedom of individuals to enter into binding agreements with one another, subject to certain limitations set by law.
Access to justice - The right of individuals to have their disputes resolved fairly and in accordance with the law, through the judicial process if necessary.
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