birthright
noun
birth·right
ˈbərth-ˌrīt 
: a right, privilege, or possession to which a person is entitled by birth
Examples of birthright in a Sentence
the freedom that is our birthright
believed that the house was her birthright
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Any executive action Trump takes to deny birthright citizenship to people born in the U.S. is sure to be challenged in court and would likely be fought all the way to the Supreme Court.
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Brian Bennett, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
The former president has also vowed to end birthright citizenship as outlined in the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
On the contrary, within its pages, Hersey beautifully delineates through the use of vintage hymns, prayer books, and abolitionist pamphlets, that rest is a birthright and a necessity and an anecdote for a tired world.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 18 Oct. 2024
While Americans remain opposed to the construction of a border wall or the revocation of birthright citizenship, many now back a mass deportation plan aimed at removing over 11 million undocumented immigrants from the United States.
—Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Brian Bennett, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
The former president has also vowed to end birthright citizenship as outlined in the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
On the contrary, within its pages, Hersey beautifully delineates through the use of vintage hymns, prayer books, and abolitionist pamphlets, that rest is a birthright and a necessity and an anecdote for a tired world.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 18 Oct. 2024
While Americans remain opposed to the construction of a border wall or the revocation of birthright citizenship, many now back a mass deportation plan aimed at removing over 11 million undocumented immigrants from the United States.
—Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Birthright.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/birthright. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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birthright
noun
birth·right
-ˌrīt
: a right or possession that a person is entitled to by birth
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