rights
Americanplural noun
adjective
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Origin of rights
First recorded in 1955–60
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The UN experts included the special rapporteurs on the right to freedom of opinion; on the independence of judges; on freedom of peaceful assembly; and on human rights defenders.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
At least eight this year relate directly to the initiative and referendum process, an interesting split between raising requirements and protecting existing citizen rights.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
The decision is a rare win for trans rights at the Supreme Court.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
Local Mayor Irene Grant described her as "warm", "cheerful" and "committed", and pointed to her record on climate action and Indigenous rights.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
A young man named Jesse Jackson was the head of the student government at A&T. He would later go on to become a minister, well-known civil rights leader, and presidential candidate.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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