have a/the right to (something)
have a/the right to (something)
To have the just or legal permission, privilege, or authority to have or own something. Everyone has a right to food, shelter, and water, but unfortunately, not everyone in this country gets them. I have the right to my own opinions, so don't try to tell me how to think!
See also: have, right
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
have a right to
Have a just or legal claim on something or on some action, as in The accused has a right to legal counsel. The related have the right to is often used with infinitives, as in You have the right to remain silent. [Late 1300s] The antonym, dating from the mid-1600s, is have no right to, as in He has no right to push you aside. Also see in the right.
See also: have, right
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- have a right to
- right to (something)
- have a/the right to (do something)
- right to do
- a/the right to (do) (something)
- right to
- God-given right
- keep (something) dark
- keep it/something dark
- keep something dark