rightful

adjectiveattested in dialogue

//ˈɹaɪtfəl//

By right; by law.

adjective

1
By right; by law.
rightful owner
rightful heir
Who shall pull this sword from the stone is rightful king of England.ᵂ
She claimed her rightful inheritance.

Etymology

From Middle English rightful, ryghtfull, riȝtful, from Old English *rihtfull (suggested by derivative unrihtfull (“unrightful”)), equivalent to right + -ful.

right-hand · Of, relating to, or located on the right.righteous · Free from sin or guilt.righteousness · The quality or state of being righteous.

rightful · By right; by law.

rightfully · In accordance with what is right or just.rightly · In a right manner; correctly, justifiably.righto · Okay; all right.

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