Legal Right
/ˈliːɡəl raɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) A legally enforceable claim or entitlement recognized and protected by law, allowing its holder to act, demand, or abstain from actions.
Every citizen has a legal right to free speech under the constitution.
- (n.) A particular type of legal entitlement arising from statutes, contracts, or common law that grants a specific power or privilege.
The tenant has a legal right to quiet enjoyment of the leased property.
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- legal rights
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Commentary
The term 'legal right' broadly covers enforceable claims or privileges recognized by law. Usage often distinguishes between general rights and specific legal rights arising from contracts or statutes.
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