ancient lights

中文含义: 古老的陈旧的权利，指邻近建筑的窗户或采光口在法律上得到保护，防止周围建筑遮挡采光。

英语词性: noun

美式发音: /ˈeɪnʃənt laɪts/

同义词: right to light

易混淆单词: ancient sights

双语例句

– The owner of the building claimed that the proposed development next to it would infringe his ancient lights and obscure his view of St Paul’s.

– The dispute centered on how the legal principle of “ancient lights” applies to a 21st century gym in central London.