rightful

rightful (ˈraɪtfʊl)

—*adj*
1.	in accordance with what is right; proper or just
2.	(prenominal) having a legally or morally just claim: the rightful owner
3.	(prenominal) held by virtue of a legal or just claim: my rightful property

'rightfully

—*adv*

'rightfulness

—n

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Example sentences

She was on firm footing now, doing the work she had done all her life, tasks

that she believed were her rightful purview.

Individuals claiming found articles will furnish complete identification and

satisfy the facility authority of rightful ownership.

And they gave it a shot to bring that into its rightful place.

To make every effort to return it to its rightful owners or their heirs.

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"We are seeing an increasing level of attacks on the "selfishness" of women. There are allegations that all kinds of social ills, from runaway children to the neglected elderly, are due to the fact that women have left their "rightful" place in the home. Such arguments are simplistic and wrongheaded but women are especially vulnerable to the accusation that if society has problems, it's because women aren't nurturing enough."

-Grace Baruch