legal right

Example Sentences

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But organizers contended that a union would give them the legal right to a seat at the table in decisions about their jobs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Judge Rosenthal rejected that argument, saying neither Jones nor Free Speech Systems had the legal right to challenge the earlier bankruptcy order, leaving the court without authority to hear the case.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Should I exercise my legal right and keep $50,000?

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Instead it is building a pub, as its licence comes with the legal right to operate an off-sales section.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

I understood that she had the legal right to sell it; what I didn’t understand was— “Why?”

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman