rights
Americanplural noun
adjective
Other Word Forms
- antirights noun
Etymology
Origin of rights
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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This includes doubling the time it takes most migrants to gain permanent residency rights in the UK from five to 10 years.
From BBC
“Surely, the government does not mean to suggest that fortune-tellers and street performers may be deprived of their Second Amendment rights.”
"The embassy is currently taking the necessary steps to determine whether there are Russian citizens on board and to ensure their legal rights if confirmed," it said in a Telegram post.
From Barron's
It has secured land rights, permission to use the local electrical grid and is currently beginning the planning process with local councils.
From BBC
St Totteringham's Day might not be that well known nationally - but for Arsenal fans it is an opportunity for more north London bragging rights.
From BBC
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