Participatory Rights
/ˌpɑːrtɪsɪˈpætɔːri raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Rights that entitle individuals or groups to participate in decision-making processes within legal, political, or organizational contexts.
The constitution guarantees participatory rights for citizens in local governance.
- (n.) Legal entitlements allowing stakeholders to be involved in judicial or administrative proceedings.
The law protects the participatory rights of affected parties in environmental hearings.
Forms
- participatory rights
- participatory right
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Commentary
Participatory rights emphasize involvement in governance or legal procedures and are distinct from substantive rights; clarity in defining scope helps avoid conflation with broader civil rights.
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