civil rights

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plural noun (often initial capital letters)

rights to personal liberty established by the 13th and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and certain Congressional acts, especially as applied to an individual or a minority group.

the rights to full legal, social, and economic equality extended to African Americans.

Origin of civil rights

First recorded in 1715–25

Words nearby civil rights

civilly, civil marriage, civil partnership, civil righter, civil rightist, civil rights, Civil Rights Act of 1964, civil rights movement, civils, civil servant, civil service

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Example sentences from the Web for civil rights

Moral clarity would dictate that civil-rights and other civic leaders would speak out against such a senseless act of violence.
It’s Time to Hold Protesters Accountable|Ron Christie|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A product of the civil-rights era, Holder has consistently been one of the most liberal voices in the Obama administration.
Eric Holder’s Legacy: Bold on Equality, Less So on Civil Liberties|Geoffrey R. Stone|September 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The latest Snowden leak is big news, but old news: civil-rights leaders spied on because of who they are.
New NSA Bombshell Proves ‘Muslim’ Equals ‘Suspicious’ in America|Dean Obeidallah|July 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Since leaving Congress, McKinney has since gone on to compare 9/11 truthers to civil-rights activists.
9/11 Truthers Can Be Politicians, Too|Ben Jacobs|April 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The history of civil-rights law is clearly on Jan Brewer's side with her veto of discriminatory SB 1062.
Morally and Legally, the Right Call in Arizona|Michael Tomasky|February 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
March 27 vetoed the civil-rights bill, but it was passed over his veto.
A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents|James D. Richardson

British Dictionary definitions for civil rights

civil rights

pl n

the personal rights of the individual citizen, in most countries upheld by law, as in the US

(modifier) of, relating to, or promoting equality in social, economic, and political rights

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Cultural definitions for civil rights

civil rights

A broad range of privileges and rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution and subsequent amendments and laws that guarantee fundamental freedoms to all individuals. These freedoms include the rights of free expression and action (civil liberties); the right to enter into contracts, own property, and initiate lawsuits; the rights of due process and equal protection of the laws; opportunities in education and work; the freedom to live, travel, and use public facilities wherever one chooses; and the right to participate in the democratic political system.

notes for civil rights

Efforts to redress the situation of inequality, such as the civil rights movement and the women's movement, have resulted in legislation such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964, in affirmative action, and in the creation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

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释义	civil rights SEE SYNONYMS FOR civil rights ON THESAURUS.COM plural noun (often initial capital letters) rights to personal liberty established by the 13th and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and certain Congressional acts, especially as applied to an individual or a minority group. the rights to full legal, social, and economic equality extended to African Americans. Origin of civil rights First recorded in 1715–25 Words nearby civil rights civilly, civil marriage, civil partnership, civil righter, civil rightist, civil rights, Civil Rights Act of 1964, civil rights movement, civils, civil servant, civil service Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for civil rights Moral clarity would dictate that civil-rights and other civic leaders would speak out against such a senseless act of violence. It’s Time to Hold Protesters Accountable\|Ron Christie\|December 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST A product of the civil-rights era, Holder has consistently been one of the most liberal voices in the Obama administration. Eric Holder’s Legacy: Bold on Equality, Less So on Civil Liberties\|Geoffrey R. Stone\|September 26, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The latest Snowden leak is big news, but old news: civil-rights leaders spied on because of who they are. New NSA Bombshell Proves ‘Muslim’ Equals ‘Suspicious’ in America\|Dean Obeidallah\|July 9, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Since leaving Congress, McKinney has since gone on to compare 9/11 truthers to civil-rights activists. 9/11 Truthers Can Be Politicians, Too\|Ben Jacobs\|April 21, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The history of civil-rights law is clearly on Jan Brewer's side with her veto of discriminatory SB 1062. Morally and Legally, the Right Call in Arizona\|Michael Tomasky\|February 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST March 27 vetoed the civil-rights bill, but it was passed over his veto. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents\|James D. Richardson British Dictionary definitions for civil rights civil rights pl n the personal rights of the individual citizen, in most countries upheld by law, as in the US (modifier) of, relating to, or promoting equality in social, economic, and political rights Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Content related to civil rights Deepen Your Understanding Of Black History With These 10 Essential TermsBlack history is American history, and it's vital we always continue or revisit our learning all year round, so we hope you'll join us in this roundup of some important terms in Black history, past and present. READ MORE Words related to civil rights human rights, freedom, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, civil liberties, natural rights, rights Cultural definitions for civil rights civil rights A broad range of privileges and rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution and subsequent amendments and laws that guarantee fundamental freedoms to all individuals. These freedoms include the rights of free expression and action (civil liberties); the right to enter into contracts, own property, and initiate lawsuits; the rights of due process and equal protection of the laws; opportunities in education and work; the freedom to live, travel, and use public facilities wherever one chooses; and the right to participate in the democratic political system. notes for civil rights Efforts to redress the situation of inequality, such as the civil rights movement and the women's movement, have resulted in legislation such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964, in affirmative action, and in the creation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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civil rights

plural noun (often initial capital letters)

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