Right

1. Subjective Right. The moral power, supposed to be acknowledged by others, to do, to possess, or to demand something. In modern usage, “right” is often synonymous with subjective right. 

 

Natural Right (also called Human Right).— A subjective right that one possesses by virtue of being human but whose exercise may possibly depend on contingent circumstances.  

 

Positive Right.— A subjective right conferred by convention, i.e., by the agreement of others whether they be individuals or institutions. 

 

2. Objective Right.— That which is owed to another, i.e., what justice requires that a person or group be given. 

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