rights

[ rahyts ]

plural noun

1. civil rights.

adjective

1. civil rights:

   a rights worker.

Other Words From

• anti·rights noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of rights¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

After 16 years with NBC as its primary broadcast partner, IndyCar is jumping to Los Angeles-based Fox, which reportedly offered more than $25 million a year for the rights, said to be a significant increase from what NBC paid.

From Los Angeles Times

Israel has committed war crimes and crimes against humanity by deliberately causing the mass displacement of Palestinians in Gaza, a report by Human Rights Watch says.

From BBC

“We’re concerned that regulation in general in the FDA will be weakened under the second Trump administration, and particularly concerned about medical devices,” said Dr. Robert Steinbrook, health research group director for the consumer rights group Public Citizen.

From Los Angeles Times

Because same-sex marriage is not legal in China, she advises couples on other ways to obtain spousal rights such as inheritance and guardianship for medical procedures.

From Los Angeles Times

They walk a fine line between supporting queer expression and advocating for LGBTQ+ rights.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• compensation
• interest
• payment
• rate
• repayment
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