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rightful
[ rahyt-fuhl ]
adjective
- having a valid or just claim, as to some property or position; legitimate:
the rightful owner of the farm.
- belonging or held by a valid or just claim:
one's rightful property.
- equitable or just, as actions or a cause.
rightful
/ ˈɪٴʊ /
adjective
- in accordance with what is right; proper or just
- prenominal having a legally or morally just claim
the rightful owner
- prenominal held by virtue of a legal or just claim
my rightful property
Derived Forms
- ˈٴڳܱԱ, noun
- ˈٴڳܱ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- fܱ· adverb
- fܱ·Ա noun
- ܲ·fܱ adjective
- un·fܱ· adverb
- un·fܱ·Ա noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
In a speech at the ceremony, the US consul in Northern Ireland, James Applegate, said the remains were being returned to their "rightful place".
“I’m going to work with anybody that wants to help San Francisco get back to its rightful place as the greatest city in the world,” he said.
Tate director Maria Balshaw said it was "a profound privilege to help reunite this work with its rightful heirs" and that she was "delighted to see the spoliation process working successfully to make this happen".
The MP for Romford said the Republic "would do well to emulate countries such as Australia, Canada and New Zealand" and take its "rightful" place in the international association.
Once a rare find in specialty stores or Asian markets, Kewpie mayonnaise has now taken its rightful place on the shelves of every major supermarket chain, right beside Heinz.
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