The civil rights
Example: Civil rights protect individual freedoms under the law
Definition
"The civil rights" refer to the fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed to individuals by law, ensuring equal treatment and protection from discrimination in areas such as freedom of speech, voting, and access to public services.
Etymology
The term "the civil rights" derives from the Latin word 'civilis,' meaning 'relating to a citizen.' It originally referred to the rights of Roman citizens and evolved over time to represent the legal protections and freedoms granted to individuals within a society.
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"The civil rights" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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