What does *rule* mean in *the rule of law*? I understand the concept of it, but not the grammar. Does "rule" mean "control"/"domination"? Or does it mean "rule" as in "rules for chess"?

Personally, I find the former meaning to be more intuitive, as it sort of fits the definition (since nobody is above the law, law is the thing that rules [controls]). Moreover, Aristotle referred to this concept as: "It is more proper that law should govern than any one of the citizens" (per [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_law).)

But could it mean the latter? [This article](https://www.lawteacher.net/free-law-essays/constitutional-law/introduction-concept-of-rule-law-essays.php) says the phrase "is derived from the French phrase ‘la principe de legalite’ (the principle of legality)". So could its meaning be "When enforcing laws, an invisible *law*/*rule*/*principle* of law itself exists, which is: nobody is above the law"?

Honestly, I was quite stumped when I first heard of this phrase. Thus, any and all help is greatly appreciated!