Etymology

human rights

hu·man rights

Today it means: The set of basic rights and freedoms that all humans should be guaranteed, including the right to life and liberty, freedom of thought and expression, and equality before the law. Full definition →

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The story

From human right + -s (suffix forming plural nouns and pluralia tantum).

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