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civil right

NOUN

civil liberties

Synonyms

STRONGEST

freedom freedom of religion freedom of speech human rights

WEAK

God-given rights civil liberties constitutional rights freedoms freedoms of citizens legal rights natural rights rights rights of citizenship unalienable rights

Example Sentences

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“At its core, this lawsuit is about protecting a fundamental civil right: the right to rent, buy, or live in housing without discrimination.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

As the legal fight continues, advocates warn that accessibility is increasingly treated as an inconvenience rather than a civil right — a shift with consequences far beyond a single White House briefing.

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2025

"We are here to claim our victory. We are making a peaceful march, which is a civil right for all Cameroonians - for everyone," another protester said.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2025

“Public safety is the fundamental right of every American: It is a civil right and it is the principal responsibility of government,” Mr. Vallas, 69, said Tuesday night in a speech.

From New York Times • Mar. 1, 2023

Again, Charlemagne received from the Pope a complete code of Christian legislation, and as emperor he made it his own, and made it the centre of civil right.

From The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII by Allies, Thomas W.