Right to Property
/ˈraɪt tu ˈprɒpərti/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal entitlement of an individual or entity to possess, use, and dispose of property.
The right to property is protected under many constitutions worldwide.
- (n.) A fundamental human right recognized in international law granting protection against arbitrary deprivation of property.
International covenants safeguard the right to property against unlawful expropriation.
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- right to property
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Commentary
The right to property may be constitutional, statutory, or treaty-based, and it often balances individual ownership against public interest.
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