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human rights

Human rights are fundamental freedoms and liberties that every person should have as a birthright. (noun)

The right to life and liberty are examples of human rights.

See human rights in Webster's New World College Dictionary

rights, as the right to organize politically or worship freely, thought of as belonging inherently to each human being and not to be taken away or interfered with by arbitrary or repressive government action

See human rights in American Heritage Dictionary 4

plural noun

The basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled, often held to include the right to life and liberty, freedom of thought and expression, and equality before the law.

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