⚖️rights

noun
raɪts

Meaning

A moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
Things to which one has a just claim; the authority or power of having something.

Example Sentences

The rights of people were prioritized.

Ensuring students' rights was the focus.

Synonyms

freedoms, privileges, entitlements, liberties, prerogatives
Entry 1
freedoms, privileges, entitlements, liberties, prerogatives
Entry 2
entitlements, privileges

Antonyms

restrictions, limitations, prohibitions, constraints, duties
Entry 1
restrictions, limitations, prohibitions, constraints, duties
Entry 2
restrictions, limitations

More Example Sentences

Could you inform me of my legal rights as a foreign national?

I am seeking assistance in protecting my rights as a foreign citizen.

I believe it is your responsibility to protect my rights as a customer.

International pressure is sometimes effective in protecting human rights.

Poverty is not just an economic issue; it is also a question of human rights.

Allegations of workers' rights violations in hosting the World Cup are concerning.

The ethical conflict between animal rights and scientific research is a complex issue.

I am making this demand solely based on my rights, not from any unreasonable expectation.

Songs of which poet were the source of inspiration for the American Civil Rights Movement?

Quarantine policies can be effective, but their human rights implications must be considered.

Related Vocabularies

Defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders.
Awareness about one's learning skills and thinking processes.
a meeting or a period of time devoted to a specific activity
a quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects; something of great worth or value
The original inhabitants of a land, especially in Australia.
a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together under one command

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