civil rights; public rights
Legal and political term referring to rights held by citizens in relation to the state, such as voting rights or freedom of speech. Often used in contrast to 私権 (private rights).
The exercise of civil rights is fundamental to democracy.
The constitution guarantees the public rights of the people.
public power; governmental authority
official interpretation; authoritative construction
Compound of 公 (public) and 権 (right, authority). The term is a modern coinage used in legal and political contexts, likely influenced by Western concepts of civil rights.