Legal Definitions - substantial right

A substantial right is a legal or moral claim that is due to a person by just claim, legal guarantee, or moral principle. It is a power, privilege, or immunity secured to a person by law. Violation of a substantial right is considered a wrong and can be legally enforced.

Examples of substantial rights include:

• The right to personal liberty
• The right to own property
• The right to dispose of one's estate
• The right to publish

These examples illustrate that substantial rights are important legal and moral claims that are protected by law and can be enforced through legal proceedings. They are fundamental to individual freedom and autonomy.