rights
Americanplural noun
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of rights
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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Soccer’s governing body plans to open bidding on media rights for the 2030 and 2034 World Cups but faces headwinds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
There will also be pathways for the leading golfers in Asia to allow them playing rights from the 2027 DP World Tour season.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Beyond financing concerns, she also lamented the "serious pushback on human rights" for those with HIV, which was "pushing people underground" and away from receiving testing, prevention and treatment.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
They also said the administration has serious concerns about the human rights situation in South Africa that need to be addressed.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
Certainly, he never made anywhere near a profit from the Fischer–Spassky match, despite the revenue from admissions fees, the sale of souvenirs, posters, television rights, etc.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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