The phrase "haddest the right to" implies the possession of a certain authority or entitlement. Some synonyms for this expression include "possessed the privilege of," "were entitled to," "commanded the power to," "had the authority to," and "enjoyed the prerogative of." These phrases highlight the idea of having a rightful claim to a certain action or decision. Other possible synonyms for "haddest the right to" include "held the permission to," "held the warrant for," "carried the mandate for," and "possessed the license for." In any case, these synonyms all emphasize the sense of legitimate and justifiable power or control.