Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
States' Rights.
States' Rights - as a noun
A doctrine that federal powers should be curtailed and returned to the individual states
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
doctrineismphilosophical systemphilosophyschool of thoughtHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The rights conceded to the states by the united states constitution
Example Sentences
"The debate over states' rights continues to be a contentious issue in American politics."
"Many Southerners argue that states' rights were a central cause of the Civil War."
"Some politicians advocate for stronger states' rights as a way to limit the power of the federal government."
"The Supreme Court often hears cases that involve conflicts between federal laws and states' rights."
"The concept of states' rights is deeply rooted in the history of the United States."
