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Idioms and Phrases

Justly, in fairness, as in By rights he should have been chosen first . Originally put as by right , this term was first recorded about 1315.
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Example Sentences

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But the law has been criticized by rights groups including Human Rights Watch, which said the EU should take legal action against Poland if it was implemented.

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The move has been criticised by rights groups, and came despite a temporary block issued by a judge.

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It has been roundly criticised, however, by rights groups, press groups and legal experts, who have long raised concerns about the law's potential threat to freedom of expression.

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Both government forces and the Russians have often been accused by rights groups of committing gross human rights abuses against civilians, which they deny.

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The ruling party has rejected allegations of Islamophobia and hate speech levelled at it by rights groups and opposition leaders.

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