Right to Social Security
/ˈraɪt tuː ˈsoʊʃəl sɪˈkjʊərəti/
Definitions
- (n.) The legally recognized entitlement of individuals to receive social security benefits, including pensions, disability, unemployment, and other social welfare provisions.
The constitution guarantees the right to social security to all citizens.
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- right to social security
- rights to social security
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Commentary
This right often appears in constitutional and international human rights law, emphasizing state obligations to provide social protections.
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