individual rights
[/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl raɪts/]
nounpl: individual rights
direitos individuais
1. Fundamental rights and freedoms that belong to each person and are protected by law, including rights to life, liberty, freedom of speech, and due process
Individual rights are protected by the Constitution and cannot be infringed upon by the government.
Os direitos individuais são protegidos pela Constituição e não podem ser violados pelo governo.
2. Legal entitlements that a single person possesses, distinct from collective or group rights
The court ruled that the defendant's individual rights were violated during the arrest.
O tribunal decidiu que os direitos individuais do réu foram violados durante a prisão.
3. Personal freedoms and liberties guaranteed to citizens in a democratic society
Voting, freedom of religion, and the right to fair trial are examples of individual rights.
Votação, liberdade de religião e o direito a um julgamento justo são exemplos de direitos individuais.
In the USA, individual rights are a cornerstone of the political system, enshrined in the Bill of Rights and heavily protected by courts. In Brazil, while individual rights are constitutionally guaranteed (especially since the 1988 Constitution), there is ongoing tension between individual rights and collective social welfare. The concept is deeply tied to democratic values in both countries and frequently appears in legal, political, and social discourse.
Related Idioms & Phrases
protect one's individual rights
exercise one's individual rights
violate individual rights
uphold individual rights
infringe upon individual rights
defender dos direitos individuais
exercer direitos individuais
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