right to choose
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of right to choose
First recorded in 1965–70
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They snickered two years later when he announced that while he personally opposed abortion, he now supported a woman’s right to choose.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026
While general managers have the right to choose musical directors independently, in practice they typically consult the orchestra to ensure that the musicians can work effectively with the director.
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026
“Advertisers and their agents have a free-speech right to choose where they want to place their advertisements.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
"What I want is for the international community to clearly support the fundamental rights of Iranians: the right to choose their leaders, to express themselves freely, to live in dignity and prosperity," she said.
From Barron's ● Mar. 3, 2026
“Welcome to the Choosing Ceremony. Welcome to the day we honor the democratic philosophy of our ancestors, which tells us that every man has the right to choose his own way in this world.”
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
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