women's rights

American

Or woman's rights

plural noun

the rights claimed for women, equal to those of men, with respect to suffrage, property, the professional fields, etc.

Etymology

Origin of women's rights

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

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The My Voice, My Choice group behind the initiative has hailed the decision as a victory for women in Europe and a political commitment to women's rights.

From BBC

That spurred an outpour of solidarity, including from Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo, who said he had backed the initiative believing the EU could be "a leader for both women's rights & democracy".

From Barron's

Her influence and her drive helped usher in a new era for women's rights in sports.

From BBC

Padma Joshi, from Football for Freedom, which is part of the Mahila Jan Adhikar Samiti women's rights non-profit organisation, wants to educate families about these risks.

From BBC

French Gates’s philanthropy is now focused on women’s rights and young people.

From The Wall Street Journal

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