Question

which meaning of right most closely matches its meaning in the following passage (paragraph 14)? and that as free and independent states, they have full power to levy war, conclude peace, contract alliances, establish commerce, and to do all other acts and things which independent states may of right do. and for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.
a. noun | moral or legal freedom
b. noun | fairness
c. adjective | correct or true as a fact
d. adjective | ethically justified

Explanation:

In the context of the passage about independent states having certain powers, "right" here means a moral or legal freedom (a noun) that allows them to perform various acts. It's not about fairness, being factually correct as an adjective, or being ethically justified as an adjective. It refers to the inherent legal - moral freedom of independent states.

Answer:

A. noun | moral or legal freedom