noun
fundamental right; fundamental human right
Legal term referring to basic rights guaranteed by a constitution or international law.
憲法は基本権を保障している。
The constitution guarantees fundamental rights.
基本権の制限は厳格な要件を満たさなければならない。
Restrictions on fundamental rights must meet strict requirements.
Compound of 基本 (kihon, 'foundation, basis') and 権 (ken, 'right, authority').