legal right
Example Sentences
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But organizers contended that a union would give them the legal right to a seat at the table in decisions about their jobs.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Should I exercise my legal right and keep $50,000?
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
“We have a legal right to rescue these animals,” he said before being detained.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
As a result, the Countryside and Rights of Way Act was eventually created in 2000, giving people the legal right to roam over much more countryside, including in the Peak District.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
“And you cannot interrupt these proceedings any longer! If you persist in this attitude, you’ll be removed from this room! I have the legal right to determine what evidence is necessary. ...”
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
