When a government holds true to its body of law that applies equally to all, and as its highest authority, we say that this is the "rule of men", because laws are created by men.

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The term for a government that holds its body of law as the highest authority and applies it equally to all is known as the "rule of law," not the "rule of men." The "rule of men" implies governance based on the whims, desires, or decisions of individuals rather than established laws.

When a Government Holds True to Its Body of Law