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rightful

American  
[rahyt-fuhl] / ˈraɪt fəl /

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.

rightful British  
/ ˈraɪtfʊl /

adjective

  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
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Other Word Forms

  • rightfully adverb
  • rightfulness noun
  • unrightful adjective
  • unrightfully adverb
  • unrightfulness noun

Etymology

Origin of rightful

First recorded before 1150; Middle English; late Old English rihtful; right (noun), -ful

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