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human rights
plural noun
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1629, in the meaning defined above
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“Human rights.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/human%20rights. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
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human rights
noun pluralMore from Merriam-Webster on human rights
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