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rightful

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rightful /ˈraɪtfəl/ adjective
rightful
/ˈraɪtfəl/
adjective
Learner's definition of RIGHTFUL
always used before a noun formal
: according to the law合法的;法定的
: proper or appropriate合适的,恰当的

— rightfully

adverb
BNC: 11388 COCA: 13054

rightful

adjective

right·​ful ˈrīt-fəl How to pronounce rightful (audio)
1
2
a
: having a just or legally established claim : legitimate
the rightful owner
b
: held by right or just claim : legal
rightful authority
3
: proper, fitting
assured of his rightful place in history Brian Duff
rightfully adverb
rightfulness noun

Example Sentences

The property should be returned to its rightful owner. He will be given his rightful place in the history books.
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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of rightful was before the 12th century
BNC: 11388 COCA: 13054

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