Rightful
/ˈɹaɪtfəl/ adj
adj ·Moderate ·High school level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 By right; by law.
"rightful owner"
Adjective
- 1 legally valid wordnet
- 2 having a legally established claim wordnet
Example
More examples"I was robbed of my rightful share."
Etymology
From Middle English rightful, ryghtfull, riȝtful, from Old English *rihtfull (suggested by derivative unrihtfull (“unrightful”)), equivalent to right + -ful.