Hypernyms for "civil right"
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Hypernyms
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civil liberty
equal opportunity
equal protection of the laws
freedom from cruel and unusual punishment
freedom from discrimination
freedom from double jeopardy
freedom from involuntary servitude
freedom from search and seizure
freedom from self-incrimination
freedom of assembly
freedom of religion
freedom of speech
freedom of the press
freedom to bear arms
habeas corpus
privilege against self incrimination
right to an attorney
right to confront accusors
right to due process
right to speedy and public trial by jury
What are hypernyms?
Hypernyms are words with a broader meaning that includes the meaning of the original word. For example, "animal" is a hypernym of "dog" because a dog is a type of animal.
Think of hypernyms as "umbrella terms" or categories that include the original word.