CEFR C1

bk

noun

Meaning

A formal statement of the rights of a person accused of a crime, especially the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney, which must be read to a suspect before interrogation.

Examples

The police read the suspect his Miranda rights before questioning him.
He was unaware of his rights until the officer recited them.

Synonyms: entitlements, privileges, freedoms, liberties

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bk (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: bɪˈkeɪ

Definition

A formal statement of the rights of a person accused of a crime, especially the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney, which must be read to a suspect before interrogation.

Examples

The police read the suspect his Miranda rights before questioning him.
He was unaware of his rights until the officer recited them.

How to Use bk

rights of (prepositional phrase): The legal entitlements belonging to a specific group or individual. — "The rights of the child are protected by international law."
rights to (prepositional phrase): Entitlements or freedoms that one possesses. — "Everyone has the rights to freedom of speech and expression."
human rights (collocation): Fundamental rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status. — "The organization works to promote and protect human rights worldwide."

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