fundamentalrightslaw

noun

UK /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl raɪts lɔː/

US /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl raɪts lɔ/

The rules that protect the basic freedoms every person should have.

The court used fundamental rights law to protect the people's freedom of speech.

SYNONYMS

basic rights law constitutional rights law human rights law civil liberties law

RELATED WORDS

constitution civil rights freedom equality justice

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The area of legal study about rights that belong to everyone from birth.

She teaches fundamental rights law at the university.

3. Court cases and decisions that defend people's basic freedoms.

This ruling is an important moment in fundamental rights law.

4. The set of laws that stop the government from taking away essential freedoms.

Fundamental rights law limits how far the police can go.