in right of

preposition

a power held as a consequence of another power, or held as a consequence of a relationship

“The husband held title to the land in right of his wife (see also jure uxoris).”

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Meanings

preposition
  1. lawa power held as a consequence of another power, or held as a consequence of a relationship

    The husband held title to the land in right of his wife (see also jure uxoris).

    1 more example

    In right of her being president of the Board, she is also the chair of Board meetings.

  2. capitalizedoftengovernmentjurisdiction of a person who is head of state of more than one state

    The Queen of Canada in Right of Quebec is suing the Queen of Canada in Right of Newfoundland.

Translations

French du chef
  • du chefjurisdiction
Irish as dualgas
  • as dualgasjurisdiction
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APA

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MLA

“in right of.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20right%20of. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “in right of,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/in%20right%20of.

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