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rightful

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right⋅ful

  [rahyt-fuhl]
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–adjective
1. having a valid or just claim, as to some property or position; legitimate: the rightful owner of the farm.
2. belonging or held by a valid or just claim: one's rightful property.
3. equitable or just, as actions or a cause.
4. proper; appropriate; fitting.
Origin:
bef. 1150; ME; late OE rihtful; see right (n.), -ful

Related forms:
right⋅ful⋅ly, adverb
right⋅ful⋅ness, noun
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right·ful   (rīt'fəl)   
adj.  

  1. Right or proper; just.

  2. Having a just or proper claim: Return this dog to its rightful owner.

  3. Held or owned by just or proper claim: This land is my rightful property.

right'ful·ly adv., right'ful·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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