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Meanings
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fundamental human rights
Legal and political term referring to basic rights inherent to all people, such as freedom and equality. Often used in constitutional and human rights discourse.
The Constitution of Japan guarantees fundamental human rights.
Respect for fundamental human rights is the foundation of democracy.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉を保障するto guarantee (a right)
The constitution guarantees the fundamental human rights of citizens.
- 〈事〉を侵害するto infringe upon (a right)
That law may infringe upon fundamental human rights.
- 〈事〉を尊重するto respect (a right)
The government should respect the fundamental human rights of everyone.