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Rightfully

//ˈɹaɪtfəli// adv

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In accordance with what is right or just.

    "Near-synonym: fairly"

  2. 2
    Rightly, correctly.

    "Ne euer will it [King Arthur's sword] breake, ne euer bend. / Wherefore Morddure it rightfully is hight."

Adverb
  1. 1
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Etymology

From Middle English ryghtefully, equivalent to rightful + -ly.

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