Ephemeral Rights
/ɪˈfɛmərəl raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Temporary legal entitlements that last for a limited period or under specific conditions.
The license granted ephemeral rights to use the software only during the trial period.
- (n.) Rights in property or interests that are inherently transient, such as rights to use resources like water or air rights subject to change.
Ephemeral rights to water usage may expire once the season ends.
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- ephemeral right
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Commentary
Use 'ephemeral rights' to emphasize the limited duration or conditional nature of legal rights, often in contrast to perpetual or permanent rights.
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