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noun [plural] American English pronunciation: human rights
  1. the rights that everyone should have in a society, including the right to express opinions about the government or to have protection from harm

    We must continue to stand up for human rights.

    human rights violation/abuse:

    A report documents human rights abuses by the government.

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