have the right to

Example Sentences

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"New Zealand is sovereign, and members of parliament have the right to represent the communities and constituents that we do, and we have the right to travel freely around the globe," she said.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

As executor, you have the right to a reasonable amount of time to probate the estate, and the beneficiaries will have to wait until that process is complete.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Land ownership in Barbuda is collective, meaning that individual citizens have the right to occupy a plot of land by applying for a lease, but technically, they do not privately own it.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

He also asked that he have the right to name replacements for his two nominees if they stepped down, and tweaked the terms of the standstill and nondisparagement provisions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

“We have the right to enter our courthouse,” Reese replied.

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman