Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rights
Noun
/raɪts/
Definition
Legal, social, or ethical principles of freedom or entitlement.
Examples
- Everyone has the right to free speech.
- Human rights should be respected in every country.
- Citizens have the right to vote in elections.
Meaning
Rights refer to the privileges or freedoms that individuals possess, often protected by law, that allow them to act or be treated in certain ways.
Synonyms
- entitlements
- privileges
- freedoms
- liberties
