by rights

Idioms  

1. Justly, in fairness, as in By rights he should have been chosen first. Originally put as by right, this term was first recorded about 1315.

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Example Sentences

The shots he makes while running into the corners should not, by rights, be landing in.

From BBC

The drivers were speaking in pool interviews provided by rights holder F1 and governing body the FIA, or in team statements.

From BBC

"Enough with the lies," she exclaimed, alluding to the figures issued by rights groups.

From Barron's

Midthunder’s athletic portrayal of a woman coming of age on her own terms should, by rights, open more creators’ minds to the possibility of seeing more characters fit to follow her path.

From Salon

She faced internal opposition as the country's first female leader but was initially welcomed by rights groups for easing restrictions on the opposition and media.

From Barron's