constitutional rights

Definition of "constitutional rights"
  1. Privileges or freedoms granted to citizens by the U.S. Constitution, primarily outlined in the Bill of Rights
How to use "constitutional rights" in a sentence
  1. Freedom of speech is one of the most notable constitutional rights.
  2. The Fourth Amendment defends constitutional rights against unreasonable searches and seizures.
  3. The lawyer argued that his client's constitutional rights had been violated.

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