natural rights

Rights that people supposedly have under natural law . The Declaration of Independence of the United States lists life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness as natural rights.

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I am not suspected of wishing to do harm to man or woman; or with disturbing any man's natural rights.

Mr. Burns had done no wrong or injury to any one—but simply came to Massachusetts, to possess and enjoy these natural rights.

Neither natural rights nor present ability and present service form a complete measure.

Hence the criminal court appears to be the highest of the courts, and the one that most deeply affects the natural rights of man.

An irregular trial has deprived him of the natural rights in his own country.

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