Private Rights
/ˈpraɪvət raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Legally enforceable entitlements held by private individuals or entities against others or the state.
Private rights allow individuals to seek damages for contract breaches.
- (n.) Rights that protect individual interests distinct from public or governmental interests.
The court upheld the private rights of the homeowner against the zoning ordinance.
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Commentary
Private rights typically contrast with public rights and often involve personal or proprietary interests enforceable through civil law mechanisms.
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