rights
Americanplural noun
adjective
Other Word Forms
- antirights noun
Etymology
Origin of rights
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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In 1961, the civil rights movement was intensifying across the United States as Dwight was serving as a pilot in the US Air Force.
From Barron's
“Secure ballot envelope identifiers provide a reliable, auditable mechanism to enforce Federal law without unduly burdening or infringing on the rights of eligible voters,” the order reads.
From Los Angeles Times
To offset lower upfront payments, many smaller deals are coming with contingent payments, like contingent-value rights or milestones, that could eventually raise the value while protecting buyers from overpaying.
Both NGOs and the United Nations have criticised breaches of human rights in the country on his watch.
From Barron's
He said the case fit with an exception for disputes that have no other path to resolution and implicate First Amendment rights.
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