natural right

noun

: a right considered to be conferred by natural law
James Madison…distinguished natural rights, such as life and liberty, from rights that are part of the compact between citizen and governmentL. H. Tribe

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“Natural right.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/natural%20right. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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