stand on one's rights
phrasal verbPart ofright
stand on one's rights — phrasal verb
1. to insist on being treated according to what the law or rules allow, especially
1.phrasal verb
Definition
to insist on being treated according to what the law or rules allow, especially when someone is trying to ignore or reduce those rights
Example
Élise decided to stand on her rights and demanded to speak with a lawyer before signing anything.
The union urged workers to stand on their rights and refuse to work overtime without pay.