Legal Right (Noun)
Meaning
A right based in law.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The company's employees had the legal right to organize and form a union to negotiate for better working conditions.
- Every citizen has the legal right to vote in the national elections and choose their leaders.
- In many countries, women have fought for their legal right to equality and equal pay in the workplace.
- The freedom of speech is a fundamental legal right that protects an individual's ability to express their opinions and ideas.
- The court ruled that the defendant had the legal right to remain silent and avoid self-incrimination during the investigation.