nounmasculinepl: N/A (already plural; singular: direito)
rights
1. Legal, moral, or ethical entitlements or permissions granted to individuals or groups
Everyone has fundamental human rights.
Todos têm direitos humanos fundamentais.
2. Fees, taxes, or duties imposed on goods or services
Import duties and tariffs are paid at customs.
Direitos de importação são pagos na alfândega.
3. Royalties or compensation owed for intellectual property or creative works
Authors receive royalties from book sales.
Autores recebem direitos de vendas de livros.
4. Lawful claims or privileges in legal proceedings
You have the right to legal representation.
Você tem direito a representação legal.
In Brazil, 'direitos' is a central concept in social and political discourse, frequently referenced in discussions about social justice, worker protections, and citizenship. The phrase 'direitos humanos' is particularly significant in Brazilian civil society and activism. In legal and commercial contexts, 'direitos autorais' (copyright) and royalty payments are important in the music, film, and publishing industries. The concept of individual rights is deeply embedded in the Brazilian Constitution of 1988.
Related Idioms & Phrases
direitos humanos (human rights)
direitos civis (civil rights)
direitos trabalhistas (labor rights)
direitos autorais (copyright/author's rights)
direitos de imagem (image rights)
estar em seu direito (to be within one's rights)
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