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Meaning of 'rightful' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Rightful [ a.]
- Righteous; upright; just; good; -- said of persons.
- Consonant to justice; just; as, a rightful cause.
- Having the right or just claim according to established laws; being or holding by right; as, the rightful heir to a throne or an estate; a rightful king.
- Belonging, held, or possessed by right, or by just claim; as, a rightful inheritance; rightful authority.

Meaning of 'rightful' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . rightful [ s]
Meaning (1):
- legally valid
Example in sentence:
  • a rightful inheritance
Meaning (2):
- having a legally established claim
Example in sentence:
  • the legitimate heir;
  • the true and lawful king

Nearby Words:

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