have the right to

Example Sentences

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"New Zealand is sovereign, and members of parliament have the right to represent the communities and constituents that we do, and we have the right to travel freely around the globe," she said.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

While the US authorities say they were deported because they were in the country illegally, some of them told the BBC their asylum applications were pending and so they did have the right to stay.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

As executor, you have the right to a reasonable amount of time to probate the estate, and the beneficiaries will have to wait until that process is complete.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

The NFL does have the right to renegotiate with CBS before that opt-out due to the network’s transfer of ownership.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

At the very least, the justices reasoned, motorists should know they have the right to refuse consent and to leave, if they so choose.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander