God-given right

Frequency: 7.511.2 per million words

A fundamental right believed to be granted by a higher power, not by human laws.

God-givenADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

right

Examples (10)

  • Many people believe that freedom of speech is a God-given right.
  • The founding fathers considered life and liberty a God-given right.
  • He acts as if it's his God-given right to be served first.
  • She fought for what she considered her God-given right to an education.
  • The philosopher argued that self-preservation is a fundamental, God-given right.
  • No government can take away a person's God-given right to exist.
  • For centuries, they have defended their God-given right to their ancestral lands.
  • The declaration stated that all individuals possess a God-given right to dignity.
  • Do you really think it's your God-given right to make so much noise?
  • Protecting the innocence of children is seen by many as a God-given right and responsibility.