Bill of rights
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A bill of rights, sometimes called a declaration of rights or a charter of rights, is a list of the most important rights to the citizens of a country. The purpose is to protect those rights against infringement from public officials and private citizens. The term "bill of rights" originates from England, where it refers to the Bill of Rights 1689 enacted by Parliament following the Glorious Revolution, asserting the supremacy of Parliament over the monarch, and listing a number of fundamental rights and liberties.
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See also
- British Bill of Rights (disambiguation)
- Constitution of South Korea
- Human Rights Act 2004 - for the Australian Capital Territory
- Inalienable rights
- International Bill of Human Rights
- International human rights instruments
- Natural rights
- Rule of law
- Second Bill of Rights
- Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities - for the Australian state of Victoria, enacted in 2006
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