Os direitos civis
Example: Os direitos civis garantem igualdade para todos os cidadãos.
Definition
"Os direitos civis" are the rights that protect individuals' freedom and ensure equal treatment under the law, allowing all citizens to participate fully in society without discrimination.
Etymology
The phrase "os direitos civis" comes from Portuguese, where "direitos" means rights, derived from Latin "directus" meaning straight or right, and "civis" meaning citizen, also from Latin. Together, they emphasize the legal protections granted to citizens.
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the civil right