ancient lights
noun
(usually functioning as singular) the legal right to receive, by a particular window or windows, adequate and unobstructed daylight
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How to use ancient lights in a sentence
Mr. P. vows he'll proceed against them for nuisance—interfering with ancient lights.
ancient lights are not provided for, and chimneys are not mentioned.
The Story of London | Henry B. WheatleyA good example of what I mean is to be found in number fifteen of the collection, "ancient lights."
It was a Celtic shadow that early one morning obstructed my ancient lights.
Urban Sketches | Bret Harte
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