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birthright

[ burth-rahyt ]

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noun

any right or privilege to which a person is entitled by birth:
Democracy maintains that freedom is a birthright.

birthright

/ ˈ��ɜːθˌ��ɪ�� /

noun

privileges or possessions that a person has or is believed to be entitled to as soon as he is born
the privileges or possessions of a first-born son
inheritance; patrimony

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Word History and Origins

Origin of birthright¹

First recorded in 1525–35; birth + right

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Trump is attempting to deny birthright citizenship, which is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment, to babies born to parents who aren’t citizens or lawful permanent residents.

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Judge James Ho stood out among conservative judges for his uncompromising support for birthright citizenship.

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“That sense of freedom and play is kind of our birthright. It’s innate to us,” he said.

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It focused on birthright citizenship and defined it in ways that would not be recognizable to those who included it in the Constitution’s 14th amendment.

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The freedom to move toward opportunity used to be an American birthright.

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birth rate birthright citizenship

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