Individual Rights
/ɪnˈdɪvɪdʒuəl raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Fundamental legal entitlements held by persons, protecting freedom, autonomy, and equality under the law.
The constitution guarantees individual rights such as freedom of speech and privacy.
- (n.) Rights held by a person independent of collective or state affiliation, enforceable against infringement by governments or private actors.
Individual rights often serve as a check against government overreach.
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Commentary
Use 'individual rights' to emphasize personal legal entitlements distinct from collective or group rights; drafting should clarify scope to avoid overlap with civil or human rights.
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