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rightful

[ˈraɪtfʊl]

rightful Definition

  • 1having a legitimate claim or entitlement to something
  • 2legally or morally correct or justifiable

Using rightful: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rightful" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She is the rightful heir to the throne.

  • Example

    He demanded his rightful share of the inheritance.

  • Example

    The rightful owner of the property was finally identified.

  • Example

    They fought for their rightful place in society.

rightful Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with rightful

  • rightful king/queen

    a monarch who has a legitimate claim to the throne

    Example

    After years of exile, the rightful king returned to claim his throne.

  • the person who has a legitimate claim to the ownership of something

    Example

    The court ruled that she was the rightful owner of the disputed land.

  • the position or status that someone deserves or is entitled to

    Example

    She fought for her rightful place in the company and eventually became CEO.

Origins of rightful

from Middle English 'rightfull', meaning 'lawful'

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Summary: rightful in Brief

The term 'rightful' [ˈraɪtfʊl] describes something that is legally or morally correct, justifiable, or entitled. It can refer to a person's legitimate claim or entitlement to something, as in 'She is the rightful heir to the throne,' or to a situation that is legally or morally correct, as in 'They fought for their rightful place in society.'

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