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Right

Meaning in law, with examples

/raɪt/nounCore term

In law, right means: Something the law allows you to have or do, or allows you to demand from others, such as the right to a fair trial or the right to be paid.

In Turkish: hak

How it is used

You 'have', 'exercise', 'waive' or 'protect' a right. Common structures: 'the right to + noun or verb' (the right to appeal), 'rights under the contract', 'rights and obligations'. 'Human rights' and 'fundamental rights' are frequent in public law.

Example sentences

  1. Under the lease, the tenant has the right to end the agreement after twelve months.

  2. The employer reserves the right to change working hours with two weeks' notice.

Common collocations

  • have the right to
  • exercise a right
  • reserve the right
  • rights and obligations
  • human rights
  • obligationSomething that a person or organisation must do because a law, a contract or a court order requires it.
  • entitled toHaving the legal right to have or do something, for example to receive a payment, a notice period or a share of property.
  • due processThe principle that the state must follow fair and proper legal procedures, such as giving notice and a chance to be heard, before taking away a person's rights or property.
  • constitutionThe basic set of laws and principles that sets up a state, organises its powers and protects the fundamental rights of its people.

More terms: Rights & Obligations

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