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   rightful

   /ˈrʌɪtf(ʊ)l/

   adjective

   • 1. having a legitimate right to property, position, or status: "the rightful owner of the jewels" Similar legallawfullicitsanctionedrealtruepropercorrectrecognizedgenuinewarrantedauthenticacknowledgedapprovedlicensedstatutoryconstitutionalvalidbona fidede jureinformal:legitkosherOpposite wrongful
   • ▪ legitimately claimed; fitting: "they are determined to take their rightful place in a new South Africa" Similar deservedwell deservedmeritedearnedwell earnedduejustrightfairproperfittingappropriateaptsuitablereasonableOpposite undeserved

   Word Origin Old Englishrihtful ‘upright, righteous’ (see right, -ful). The notion of ‘legitimacy’ dates from Middle English.

   Derivatives

   • 1. rightfulness noun

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   Rightful means having a valid or just claim, as to some property or position; legitimate. See how to use rightful in a sentence, find synonyms and learn its origin and history.

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     Fitting definition: suitable or appropriate; proper or...

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRIGHTFUL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Rightful means having a just or proper claim to something or a position. It can also mean fair, equitable, or fitting. See how to use rightful in sentences and find synonyms and related words.

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   Rightful means having a valid or just claim, or being proper or suitable. Find the origin, usage, and translations of rightful in different languages and dictionaries.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRIGHTFUL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Rightful means having a just and fair claim according to the law or morality. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences and find out its synonyms and antonyms in different languages.

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   Definition of rightful adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   A complete guide to the word "RIGHTFUL": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › rightfulRightful Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   : proper or appropriate. He will be given his rightful place in the history books. — rightfully. adverb. The property is rightfully mine. She was rightfully praised for all the work she did. RIGHTFUL meaning: 1 : according to the law; 2 : proper or appropriate.