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rightful
[ rahyt-fuhl ]
adjective
- having a valid or just claim, as to some property or position; legitimate:
the rightful owner of the farm.
- belonging or held by a valid or just claim:
one's rightful property.
- equitable or just, as actions or a cause.
rightful
/ ˈraɪtfʊl /
adjective
- in accordance with what is right; proper or just
- prenominal having a legally or morally just claim
the rightful owner
- prenominal held by virtue of a legal or just claim
my rightful property
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Derived Forms
- ˈrightfulness, noun
- ˈrightfully, adverb
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Other Words From
- rightful·ly adverb
- rightful·ness noun
- un·rightful adjective
- un·rightful·ly adverb
- un·rightful·ness noun
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Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
But fear of something that is not actually a threat is not rightful fear, but rather paranoia.
Imagine the rightful morning-after furor if a racial slight had been broadcast in primetime.
Still, taking their rightful place behind the bar comes with a unique set of challenges.
Theoretically, the bank should have tried to find the rightful owner.
“Fire cannot kill a dragon,” says Dany, who asserts her claim as the rightful Targaryen heir to the Iron Throne.
But one thing remained for Felipe now, If Ramona lived, he would find her, and restore to her this her rightful property.
When a man's in clink, his nag gets nothing but mild exercise till his rightful rider gets out.
Mr. Chumley worshipped money, anyway, and this was a worshippers rightful attitude.
The good character of the Irish railways was thus re-established, and they again held their rightful place in public esteem.
John Smith was later charged with sedition, acquitted, and finally restored to his rightful council position.
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