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

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

"We clearly reiterated that the people of Greenland are not for sale and that Greenlanders have the right to self-determination," the prime minister later told reporters.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

He also asked that he have the right to name replacements for his two nominees if they stepped down, and tweaked the terms of the standstill and nondisparagement provisions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Women did not have the right to vote.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling