traditional right
"Traditional rights" encompass privileges or entitlements that are recognized through long-standing customs, cultural practices, or historical precedents.
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Definition
C1Law
(legal, customary)A privilege or entitlement recognized by long-standing custom or tradition, often within a specific community.
Example
- The indigenous community exercised their traditional right to fish in the river.
- Traditional rights to land use are often upheld in rural areas.
C1Politics
(ideological, conservative)A set of beliefs emphasizing established institutions, customs, and social hierarchies, often justifying existing social structures.
Example
- The party's platform is rooted in the traditional right, advocating for limited government and free markets.
- Social conservatism is a key aspect of the traditional right, opposing rapid social change.
C1General
(historical, cultural)A long-standing privilege or entitlement based on historical or cultural practices.
Example
- The villagers have a traditional right to use the forest resources.
- Traditional rights often include access to communal lands and waters.
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