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.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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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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. 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.

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. Ryan Mauro:

   ISIL's focus on justifying killing Shiites is because it is being pressed by Shiite forces in Iraq and Syria, iSIL is hoping to enlist Sunnis by framing its jihad as part of a prophetic battle where the Shiites and Jews eventually unite behind the Antichrist. Fanning the flames of the Sunni-Shia split, which dates to shortly after the death of Mohammad, benefits ISIS by helping it recruit Sunnis, Mauro said. And the terror group's leadership appears to believe a final battle has been prophecized. Worldwide, Sunnis make up about 85 percent of the world’s 1.6 billion Muslims. Sunnis, who believe the true lineage of Mohammad lies with those who most closely followed his teachings, control powerful Muslim nations including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey and Pakistan. In addition, most Muslims in Africa are Sunnis. Shia Muslims are a relatively small minority of Shia Muslims, concentrated in Iran and Iraq. Shia Muslims believe bloodlines, not devotion, dictate the prophet’s line of successors. Throughout history, Shia Muslims have rejected the authority of Muslim leaders elected by the people, instead following a line of clerics Shia Muslims consider to have been appointed by Mohammad or Allah. The divide goes back to the period following Mohammad’s death in 632, when his close confidante Abu Bakr became the first Caliph of the Islamic nation. Shias believed the rightful heir was Mohammad’s cousin and son-in-law, Ali bin Abu Talib. Both sects have spawned more than their share of terrorists, though the terror organizations operate differently. Al Qaeda, ISIS, Al-Shebab and Boko Haram are Sunni organizations, while Iranian-sponsored terrorist groups, including Hezbollah, are Shia. The 13th issue of Dabiq, a copy of which was provided to FoxNews.com by the Middle East Media Research Institute( MEMRI), is titled The Rafidah : From Ibn Saba' To the Dajjal. The Rafidah is derogatory term for Shia Muslims that translates to.

4. Debra Suierveld:

   Debra Suierveld said about her daughter. Days before, about 10 miles away from the Suierveld home, George Speiring said he opened the door to his home and spotted a lab mix on his porch. He said he called police and the dog, which turned out to be Abby, eventually ended up at the animal shelter. The animal shelter then found the chip that connected Abby to her rightful owner. Abby looked almost like she never left home, aside from graying hair and a benign tumor. Her teeth are in good shape, her paws are in good shape, somebody took very good care of her.

5. Tom Curtis:

   I don't think we've talked about it enough. I just don't think we've celebrated it enough, and I'm looking forward to putting it back in its rightful place as our lead act.

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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