rights
Translation
rights, entitlements
Examples
Everyone has basic human rights.
Everyone has basic human rights.
She knows her rights as a citizen.
She knows her rights as a citizen.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) rights someone's entitlements She fought for her rights.
the right to ((sth.)) the entitlement to (sth.) Everyone has the right to a fair trial.
Similar Words
Synonyms: entitlements, privileges, freedoms; Antonyms: wrongs, obligations
Etymology
From Old English 'riht' meaning 'just, good, fair, proper'. The plural 's' gives the sense of 'entitlements'.
Memory Tips
Think of what is 'right' for people to have or do. These are their 'rights'.