human rights
Etymology

From human right + -s.

Pronunciation
  • (RP) IPA: /ˌhjuːmən ˈɹaɪtz/
  • (America) IPA: /ˌhjumən ˈɹaɪtz/
Noun

human rights (plural p)

  1. (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.
Translations Noun
  1. plural form of human right



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