civil right
Example Sentences
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“At its core, this lawsuit is about protecting a fundamental civil right: the right to rent, buy, or live in housing without discrimination.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
"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
Nichols federal Supreme Court ruling that it’s an English-learner’s civil right to receive equal access to the same curriculum and learning opportunities as other students.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 11, 2023
This right of voting is not a civil right; it is a political right which grew out of man's long struggle for his civil rights.
From Our Holidays Their Meaning and Spirit; retold from St. Nicholas by Various
