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n. the first ten amendments to the federal Constitution demanded ...
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aka Charter of Rights or Declaration of Rights. A list of entrenched fundamental human rights as perceived by the declarer. Whereas a nation’s enacted laws are deemed to protect people from the malevolent deeds of their fellow citizens, a B.o.R is deemed to protect the citizenry from the excesses of their rulers. Term derived from the 1689 Bill of [..]
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first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
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The first ten amendments to the federal constitution, adopted in 1791. The Bill of Rights includes many cornerstones of our democracy: freedom of speech, religion, and assembly; prohibitions against u [..]
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The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.
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n. a list of the ten most important rights of a citizen as amended by the U.S. Constitution. In health care, refers to a document protecting the rights of a patient and entitling him or her to a guara [..]
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Health care. A document that states the entitlements a patient has with providers. See rights of patients.
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Declaración de Derechos
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1) The first 10 amendments to the U.S. constitution, establishing individual rights that the federal government may not violate. Originally, however, the constitution did nothing to prevent state and [..]
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First ten amendments of the US Constitution: Lists individual rights and liberties; specifies the three branches (legislative, executive, judicial), each with power to block some action by the other [..]
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a summary of fundamental rights and privileges guaranteed to a people against violation by the government; esp, cap B&R : the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution see also the ...
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a list of people's rights that a government agrees all people will have.
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More broadly appealing and less polarizing than "Second Amendment." Sure, I talk about the Second Amendment all the time. But saying "Bill of Rights" protects you from malicious st [..]
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The Bill of Rights in the United States comprises the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which were adopted on December 15, 1791. They are designed to guarantee of individual rights and se [..]
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a statement in a constitution of human or civil rights that lists protections against interference by governments. Also see International Bill of Human Rights.
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The declaration delivered to the Prince of Orange on his election to the British throne, confirming the rights and privileges of the people. (Feb. 13th, 1689.)
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The name sometimes given to the ILO’s Maritime Labour Convention. This convention brings together more than 65 previous ILO maritime labour instruments, setting the minimum standards to ensure satisfactory conditions of employment for the world’s seafarers. Sometimes referred to as the Seafarers’ Bill of Rights. Adopted in 2006.
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The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, which describe the rights and protections guaranteed to each citizen.
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A bill of rights is a series of clauses that outline, guarantee or protect rights. A bill of rights can be found in a constitution or legislation.
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The first ten Amendments to the Constitution which guarantee many fundamental rights.                Last Updated:  7/8/2015   
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The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.
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