natural rights
/ˌnætʃərəl ˈraɪts/
rights inherent to human beings, not granted by government
natural rights in a sentence
“Locke argued for natural rights to life, liberty, and property.”
Origin of natural rights
Latin naturalis 'by birth, according to nature' + rights
Related Words
distributive justice
the fair allocation of goods and resources in society
social contract
the implicit agreement among individuals to form society
sovereignty
supreme authority within a territory
liberty
freedom from arbitrary restraint or coercion
justice
the fair and equitable treatment of individuals
egalitarianism
the doctrine that all people are equal and deserve equal rights