natural right

noun
any right that exists by virtue of natural law.

Origin:
1680–90

Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2013.
Cite This Source Link To natural right
Explore Dictionary.com
Previous Definition: natural resources
Next Definition: natural rights
Words Near: natural right
More from Thesaurus.com
Synonyms and Antonyms for natural right
More from Reference.com
Search for articles containing natural right
More from Dictionary.com Translator
00:10
Natural right is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
Dictionary.com Word FAQs

Dictionary.com presents 366 FAQs, incorporating some of the frequently asked questions from the past with newer queries.

Example sentences
He is merely exercising a natural right in going as he chooses to con tract his
  labor to earn a living.
We have no natural right to intrude on other peoples' planets.
Having a meaningful say in the use of our local environment should be a natural
  right.
Courts have held that to be effective, the noncustodial parent's natural right
  of visitation must be frequent and regular.
Copyright © 2013 Dictionary.com, LLC. All rights reserved.
  • Please Login or Sign Up to use the Recent Searches feature
FAVORITES
RECENT