constitutional rights

noun phrase

Meaning

Fundamental freedoms and legal protections guaranteed to individuals by a constitution, often considered inherent and inalienable.

Examples

The document outlined the citizens' constitutional rights, including freedom of assembly.
Many people are unaware of their full range of constitutional rights.

Synonyms: fundamental freedoms, civil liberties, human rights, legal entitlements

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constitutional rights

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən.əl raɪts

Definition

Fundamental freedoms and legal protections guaranteed to individuals by a constitution, often considered inherent and inalienable.

Examples

The document outlined the citizens' constitutional rights, including freedom of assembly.
Many people are unaware of their full range of constitutional rights.
The court case was about whether the new law violated established constitutional rights.

How to Use constitutional rights

constitutional rights of (prepositional phrase): Specifies whose constitutional rights are being discussed. — "The constitutional rights of all citizens must be upheld."
constitutional rights and freedoms (collocation): A common pairing emphasizing both legal protections and liberties. — "The document detailed the constitutional rights and freedoms of the people."

Synonyms of constitutional rights

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