by rights

Idioms  

1. Justly, in fairness, as in By rights he should have been chosen first. Originally put as by right, this term was first recorded about 1315.

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Example Sentences

Minister of intelligence since 2021, he was accused by rights groups of playing a key role in the suppression of protests.

From Barron's

As mayor he was criticised by rights groups for using the police against street vendors in a heavy-handed manner, as he worked to keep roads clear in the capital and crack down on unlicensed businesses.

From BBC

But the trial has been strongly criticised by rights groups.

From BBC

As mayor he was criticised by rights groups of using the police against street vendors in a heavy-handed manner, as he worked to keep roads clear in the capital and crack down on unlicensed businesses.

From BBC

The shots he makes while running into the corners should not, by rights, be landing in.

From BBC