Phrase guide

in right of

prep · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

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Meaning 1

a power held as a consequence of another power, or held as a consequence of a relationship

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: law

Examples

  • In right of her being president of the Board, she is also the chair of Board meetings.
  • The husband held title to the land in right of his wife (see also jure uxoris).

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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Meaning 2

jurisdiction of a person who is head of state of more than one state

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: capitalized, often

Topics: government, law

Examples

  • The Queen of Canada in Right of Quebec is suing the Queen of Canada in Right of Newfoundland.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: du chef — jurisdiction
  • Irish: as dualgas — jurisdiction