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Meanings of rights in English
Fundamental legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement according to some legal system, social convention, or ethical theory.
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Examples for "right"
Examples for "right"
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With that cherished right to vote, however, comes a great personal responsibility.
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Several recent elections in Europe have registered swings against far right-wing parties.
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However calling for the leadership vote was the right decision, she said.
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I think our democracy has it exactly right: two terms, eight years.
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Ukrainian remains the state language; the right to speak Russian is guaranteed.
Usage of rights in English
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The central fisheries issue involved concerned freedom of access and traditional rights.
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International rights groups said the vote fell well short of democratic standards.
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Question of the Week: Are Europe's human rights laws now under threat?
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Royal Bank of Scotland RBS.L may detail its rights issue plan today.
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The human rights group claims that many cases involve violence and harassment.
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Fruit farmers Facebook Twitter Pinterest Farmers fear uncertainty over EU workers' rights.
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Media rights groups Reporters Without Borders said it was investigating Aly's case.
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Academic says new Fiji constitution takes on board concern about land rights.
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Environmental worries also loom large, particularly with regard to water usage rights.
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Victims' rights groups argue that free speech protections don't apply to prisoners.
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The letter said the state policy denies inmates' their First Amendment rights.
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Yet one thing often is left out of the discussion: civil rights.
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It's no longer left vs. right, it's state worship vs. individual rights.
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Patients' rights to treatment abroad will be strengthened under new EU proposals.
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The agenda will include international cooperation, terrorism, human rights and energy investment.
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Today, she urged the workers to learn their rights to avoid exploitation.
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Rights through the time
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