A negative right, held by someone A to perform some action X, would be
A) a claim by A that others refrain from interfering with A's performing X.
B) a claim by A that others assist A in performing X.
C) a claim against A to the effect that A should not perform X.
D) none of the above

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A negative right is a right that involves others refraining from interfering with an individual's actions. Option A accurately describes this concept, whereas options B and C describe positive rights and duties, respectively. Option D is incorrect because one of the options (A) accurately describes a negative right.

A Negative Right, Held by Someone a to Perform Some