rightful
adjective
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Pronunciation: /ˈɹaɪtfəl/
adj
Etymology: From Middle English rightful, ryghtfull, riȝtful, from Old English *rihtfull (suggested by derivative unrihtfull (“unrightful”)), equivalent to right + -ful.
- By right; by law.
“rightful owner”
“rightful heir”