Newly Recognized Rights
/ˈnjuːli ˈrɛkəɡnaɪzd raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal rights that are identified or accepted by a court or legal system after a period of non-recognition or ambiguous status.
The court's decision established newly recognized rights for indigenous peoples regarding land use.
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- newly recognized right
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Commentary
Newly recognized rights often arise through judicial interpretation or legislative changes, reflecting evolving societal values or emerging legal principles.
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