equal-rights
adjectiveUK /ˌiː.kwəl ˈraɪts/
US /ˌiː.kwəl ˈraɪts/
Fair treatment for everyone, no matter who they are.
The school has an equal-rights rule so every child can join any club.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Believing that all people should have the same chances and freedoms.
She is an equal-rights supporter who speaks up for fairness.
3. A law or rule that protects people from unfair treatment.
The new equal-rights law helps workers get the same pay.
4. A movement that works to make sure everyone is treated fairly.
The equal-rights movement changed many unfair rules.