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birthright

UK
/ˈbɜːθraɪt/
US
/ˈbɜrθraɪt/

Translations

birthrightnoun
birthrights
pl
UK
/ˈbɜːθraɪt/
US
/ˈbɜrθraɪt/
droit de naissance
He considered the family estate to be his birthright.
Il considérait le domaine familial comme son droit de naissance.
héritageSurtout pour une propriété, un titre ou une fonction transmis par la naissance.
The crown was the prince’s birthright.
La couronne était l’héritage du prince.
Additional translations
patrimoine héréditaireContexte juridique ou patrimonial.
Synonyms
entitlement
legacy
right
privilege
inheritance
birthrightadjective
UK
/ˈbɜːθ.raɪt/
US
/ˈbɝːθ.raɪt/
Used attributively, e.g. “birthright citizenship”
de naissance
They fought to protect birthright citizenship.
Ils se sont battus pour protéger la citoyenneté de naissance.
Additional translations
héréditaireSelon le contexte du droit acquis à la naissance.

Definitions

birthrightnoun
A right, privilege, or possession to which a person is entitled by birth, especially an inheritance.
He considered the family estate to be his birthright.
A natural or moral right possessed by all people from birth.
Freedom of speech is often regarded as a birthright in democratic societies.
An inheritance, especially hereditary property, title, or office.
The crown was the prince’s birthright.
birthrightadjective
Relating to, arising from, or based on a right or privilege acquired by birth.
They fought to protect birthright citizenship.
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