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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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"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

Only 32% approved of gay and lesbian equality as a civil right.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2024

Black civil right leaders and a multiracial, interfaith coalition of allies will gather in Washington to mark six decades since the first march.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 25, 2023

This principle is the foundation and essence of law and of civil right.

From The Unconstitutionality of Slavery by Spooner, Lysander