property rights

Cultural  

1. The legal limits governing the use and control of economic resources by individuals and corporations.

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Example Sentences

She would inherit a dysfunctional government and a corrupt judiciary, but her commitment to a new republic founded on freedom, property rights and the rule of law would give her a good start.

From The Wall Street Journal

And celebrities with valuable intellectual property rights, such as copyrights from the Reiners’ many film and television properties, tend to establish trusts.

From Salon

Angry residents stood and yelled at municipal officials, asking why they hadn’t been informed that their property rights were being threatened, and Brodie several times had to ask attendees for calm.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mr. Kast favors free trade, property rights, low taxes, sound money, limited government and strong national security.

From The Wall Street Journal

This would mean pursuing assets like stocks, artwork and intellectual property rights, rather than income.

From The Wall Street Journal