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rightful

[ rahyt-fuhl ]

adjective

  1. having a valid or just claim, as to some property or position; legitimate:

    the rightful owner of the farm.

  2. belonging or held by a valid or just claim:

    one's rightful property.

  3. equitable or just, as actions or a cause.


rightful

/ ˈɪٴʊ /

adjective

  1. in accordance with what is right; proper or just
  2. prenominal having a legally or morally just claim

    the rightful owner

  3. prenominal held by virtue of a legal or just claim

    my rightful property

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈٴڳܱԱ, noun
  • ˈٴڳܱ, adverb
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Other yvlog Forms

  • fܱ· adverb
  • fܱ·Ա noun
  • ܲ·fܱ adjective
  • un·fܱ· adverb
  • un·fܱ·Ա noun
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of rightful1

First recorded before 1150; Middle English; late Old English rihtful; right (noun), -ful
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Example Sentences

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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".

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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.

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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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But finding their rightful home was arguably the bigger task.

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Dave Roberts officially became Dodger royalty Monday when he agreed to a contract extension that makes him the richest manager in baseball and the rightful heir to the most coveted sports throne in Los Angeles.

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