legal right
noun
a right, which is granted to a person through the legal system or legal principles associated with a given culture or state.
legal rights
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pluralof legal right.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Undocumented residents don’t enjoy the same legal rights as citizens, and deporting someone is a much lower lift, legally speaking, than prosecuting someone for a crime they didn’t commit.
From Salon ● Aug. 21, 2026
Families and campaigners have raised concerns that this could "strip away" legal rights to support, but the government says this is not the case.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
"The lack of justice has sparked this wave of protests," Abu Ahmed Faijul Kabir of the legal rights group Ain o Salish Kendra told AFP.
From Barron's ● May 22, 2026
County LGBTQ+ Commission and teaches a college course on legal rights.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
An acquaintance named Elizabeth Ellet encouraged Maggie to fight for her legal rights as Elisha’s widow.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
