human right
noun
: a basic right (such as the right to be treated well or the right to vote) that many societies believe every person should have
They believe that freedom of speech is a basic human right.
The defendant was deprived of his human rights.
human rights violations
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“Human right.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/human%20right. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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