collective rights
[/kəˈlɛktɪv raɪts/]
nounpl: collective rights
direitos coletivos
1. Rights that belong to a group of people rather than individuals, such as labor rights, indigenous peoples' rights, or consumer rights
The union fought for collective rights including better working conditions and fair wages.
O sindicato lutou pelos direitos coletivos, incluindo melhores condições de trabalho e salários justos.
2. Legal entitlements exercised by communities or organizations on behalf of their members
Indigenous groups assert their collective rights to ancestral lands.
Os povos indígenas reivindicam seus direitos coletivos às terras ancestrais.
3. Protections and benefits guaranteed to groups rather than individuals under law
The constitution protects collective rights of workers and minorities.
A constituição protege os direitos coletivos dos trabalhadores e minorias.
In Brazil, collective rights are heavily emphasized in labor law and constitutional protections, reflecting the country's strong union tradition and social movements. The 1988 Brazilian Constitution notably expanded collective rights protections. In the USA, collective rights are often discussed in tension with individual rights, particularly in debates about labor unions, indigenous sovereignty, and minority group protections.
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