(law) a power held as a consequence of another power, or held as a consequence of a relationship

Obsolete spelling of right

plural of righting

(chiefly UK, often derogatory) Possessing political and social views that are considered to be fashionable and left-wing.

Synonym of by rights

To be correct in one's judgment or statement about something. (This entry is a translation hub.)

Used to indicate agreement with or confirmation to the previous speaker's remark.

(law) The exclusive rights pertaining to the ownership and possession of a given piece of property.

(international law) The set of basic rights and freedoms that all humans should be guaranteed, including the right to life and liberty, freedom of thought and expression, and equality before the law.

plural of human right