Exclusive right

In law, an exclusive right, is the power or right to perform or choose whether to perform a certain action to the exclusion of all others. In some cases, such a right must be granted to persons by the state, while in others it may be automatically assumed.

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Law - Power - Right - Person - State

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Exclusive rights may be granted in property law and intellectual property law as well as in relation to public utilities. Many scholars argue that such rights form the basis for the institution of private property.

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Property law - Intellectual property law - Public utilities - Private property

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