Abstract: Xi Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law has opened a new frontier in adapting the Marxist theory of the rule of law to the Chinese context and the needs of our times.The “functional theory of the rule of law,” characterized by “consolidating foundations, stabilizing expectations, and securing long-term interests,” is an original proposition within this Thought.It possesses deep historical roots and strong practical vitality, profoundly revealing the functional orientation of the rule of law in state governance.Specifically,“consolidating foundations” means fortifying the institutional bedrock for the development of the cause of the Party and the State through the rule of law;“stabilizing expectations” means fostering a stable and predictable social order through the rule of law; and “securing long-term interests” means achieving the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation through the rule of law.These three aspects are interdependent and work synergistically, forming a comprehensive and systematic functional system of the rule of law.This functional theory is not only an innovative development of the Marxist theory of the rule of law, but also a compelling articulation of the path of socialist rule of law with Chinese characteristics, and an important hallmark in constructing China's independent system of legal knowledge.It bears great practical significance and far-reaching historical significance for guiding the advancement of law-based governance in all respects and for building a socialist country under the rule of law.

Key words: Xi Jinping Thought on the Rule of Law, The Functional Theory of the Rule of Law, Consolidating Foundations, Stabilizing Expectations, Securing Long-term Interests

摘要： 习近平法治思想开辟了马克思主义法治理论中国化时代化的新境界,“固根本、稳预期、利长远”的法治功能论是其中的原创性命题,具有深厚的历史渊源与现实的实践生命力,深刻揭示了法治在治国理政中的功能定位。固根本,就是以法治筑牢党和国家事业发展的制度根基;稳预期,就是以法治形成稳定可期的社会秩序;利长远,就是以法治实现中华民族的伟大复兴。三者相互依赖、共同作用,形成了全面而系统的法治功能体系。这一法治功能论不仅是对马克思主义法治理论的创新发展,更是对中国特色社会主义法治道路的有力诠释,还是建构中国自主法学知识体系的重要标识,对于指导全面推进依法治国、建设社会主义法治国家具有重要的现实意义和深远的历史意义。

关键词: 习近平法治思想, 法治功能论, 固根本, 稳预期, 利长远