Definitions for rightful
ˈraɪt fəlright·ful

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. rightful(a)adjective

   legally valid

   "a rightful inheritance"

2. true(a), lawful, rightful(a)adjective

   having a legally established claim

   "the legitimate heir"; "the true and lawful king"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. rightfuladjective

   By right, by law.

   Who shall pull this sword from the stone is rightful king of England.

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1. RIGHTFULadjective

   Etymology: right and full.

   1. Having the right; having the just claim.

   As in this haughty great attempt,
   They laboured to supplant the rightful heir;
   I lost my liberty, and they their lives. William Shakespeare, Hen. VI.

   Some will mourn in ashes, some coal black,
   For the deposing of a rightful king. William Shakespeare, Rich. II.

   2. Honest; just.

   Nor would, for gold or fee,
   Be won, their rightful causes down to tread. Fairy Queen.

   Gather all the smiling hours;
   Such as with friendly care have guarded
   Patriots and kings in rightful wars. Matthew Prior.

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1. rightful

   Rightful refers to something or someone that is morally or legally correct, justified, or acknowledged. It denotes a legitimate or fair claim to a position, status, or property. In other words, it is something or someone who is entitled to a particular benefit or privilege by virtue of circumstances, rules, laws, or ethical considerations.

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1. Rightfuladjective

   righteous; upright; just; good; -- said of persons

2. Rightfuladjective

   consonant to justice; just; as, a rightful cause

3. Rightfuladjective

   having the right or just claim according to established laws; being or holding by right; as, the rightful heir to a throne or an estate; a rightful king

4. Rightfuladjective

   belonging, held, or possessed by right, or by just claim; as, a rightful inheritance; rightful authority

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1. rightful

   Legally valid.

   The aboriginal people had a rightful entitlement to their land.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 15, 2020  

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How to pronounce rightful?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

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How to say rightful in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of rightful in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of rightful in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of rightful in a Sentence

1. Laurence J. Peter:

   Men now monopolize the upper levels depriving women of their rightful share of opportunities for incompetence.

2. Zainol Mohd Isa:

   As a responsible airport operator, Malaysia Airports undertakes to verify all claims of aircraft ownership with the relevant authorities. Thus far, we have not been able to do so to our satisfaction, as such, we urge the rightful owner to furnish us with the required information for verification purposes.

3. Real Live Preacher, Real Live Preacher weblog, 05-01-05:

   Dignity comes not from control, but from understanding who you are and taking your rightful place in the world.

4. Thomas Jefferson:

   Bear in mind this sacred principle, that though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will to be rightful must be reasonable; that the minority possess their equal rights, which equal law must protect, and to violate would be oppression.

5. Sarah Lindbergh:

   If it was my dad’s possessions, I would have treasured it as I think they will, it was a feel-good thing to do and both my dad and I have gone to bed thinking that another family was as happy as we are. My grandpa would be so proud and my dad is proud to have things in their rightful places.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=rightful
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Rightful
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=rightful
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rightful
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=rightful