civil right

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"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

French law enshrined it as a civil right in 1554, while in England, it was an unspoken agreement that reflected the feudal system's delicate balance between the privileged and the poor.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2025

An executive producer behind the new documentary “The Right to Read,” Burton says reading is not only a tool that unlocks doors to success but also a civil right.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2023

“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

We have no moral nor civil right to make any demands, or ask any favours.

From The Man from Jericho by Litsey, Edwin Carlile