have a/the right to (do something)

have a/the right to (do something)

To have the freedom or the just or legal permission, privilege, or authority to do something. I think we sometimes take it for granted that we have the right to say whatever we want without fear of reprisal by the government. As her father, I have a right to spend time with my daughter!
See also: have, right
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • have a right to
  • have a/the right to (something)
  • right to (something)
  • right to do
  • a/the right to (do) (something)
  • right to
  • clearance
  • get (the) clearance to (do something)
  • God-given right
  • license