rights (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /raɪts/
Definition
Legal, social, or moral principles of freedom or entitlement.
Examples
The company has a legal right to fire employees who violate its policies.
Human rights are considered universal and apply to everyone.
She fought for her rights as a citizen throughout the legal battle.
How to Use rights
- right to do something (prepositional phrase)
- Having the legal or moral entitlement to perform an action. — "Everyone has the right to express their opinion freely."
- human rights (collocation)
- Fundamental rights inherent to all human beings. — "The organization works to protect human rights worldwide."
- legal rights (collocation)
- Entitlements recognized and protected by law. — "The contract clearly outlines your legal rights as a tenant."
- civil rights (collocation)
- The rights of individuals to political and social freedom and equality. — "The civil rights movement fought against racial segregation."
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