The vast majority of nations that have adopted declarations of independence have picked up Jefferson's language regarding natural rights.

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While Thomas Jefferson's language regarding natural rights in the United States Declaration of Independence has been influential, it has not been adopted by the vast majority of nations in their own declarations of independence. Many countries have been influenced by a variety of philosophical and political traditions in drafting their foundational documents.

The Vast Majority of Nations That Have Adopted Declarations of Independence