Example: Els ciutadans han de fer valer els seus drets en qualsevol situació.
Definition
"Fer valer els seus drets" means to assert or enforce one's rights, ensuring that one's legal or moral entitlements are recognized and respected in any situation. It involves actively standing up for what one is entitled to receive or enjoy.
Translations
To assert one's rights
Hacer valer sus derechos
Zijn rechten laten gelden
Faire valoir ses droits
Seine Rechte geltend machen
Etymology
The phrase "Fer valer els seus drets" comes from Catalan, where "fer" means to make or do, and "valer" means to be worth or to assert. Combined, it literally translates to 'make one's rights worth,' implying the action of ensuring rights are acknowledged. Did you know that the word "drets" (rights) traces back to the Latin "directus," meaning straight or direct, reflecting the idea of rightful claims?
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To assert one's rights