in right of
The phrase "in right of" is often used in legal and governmental contexts to describe authority or jurisdiction derived from a specific status, relationship, or position.
🇺🇸 US Voice:
🇬🇧 UK Voice:
Definition
C2Law
(formal)Holding a power or authority due to another power or relationship.
Example
- She holds the property in right of her marriage to the late owner.
C2Government
(formal)Jurisdiction held by a head of state over multiple states due to their position.
Example
- The Queen governs the Commonwealth realms in right of her position as monarch.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in right of":