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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.

  1. By right; by law.

    rightful owner

    rightful heir