Original Right
/ˈɔrɪdʒɪnəl raɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) A primary legal entitlement or authority originally held, distinct from rights acquired later through transfer or derivative means.
The original right to possess the property was established before any subsequent conveyances.
Forms
- original rights
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Commentary
Typically used to distinguish foundational rights from those acquired by assignment or succession.
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