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rightful

right·ful

UK/ˈɹaɪtfəl/ US/ˈraɪtfʌl/ fairly common

adjective

1.

legally valid

  • “a rightful inheritance”
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2.

having a legally established claim

  • “the legitimate heir”
  • “the true and lawful king”
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Origin

From Middle English rightful, ryghtfull, riȝtful, from Old English *rihtfull (suggested by derivative unrihtfull (“unrightful”)), equivalent to right + -ful.

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