rightful Synonyms

rightful Meaning

Wordnet

rightful (s)

legally valid

having a legally established claim

Webster

rightful (a.)

Righteous; upright; just; good; -- said of persons.

Consonant to justice; just; as, a rightful cause.

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.

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

rightful Sentence Examples

  1. The rightful heir to the throne finally ascended after years of exile.
  2. The rightful owner of the disputed property proved his claim in court.
  3. The rightful winner of the election was declared amidst allegations of fraud.
  4. The rightful possession of the stolen artifact was returned to its rightful place.
  5. The rightful authority to regulate the industry was delegated to the appropriate agency.
  6. The rightful place for the endangered species was its natural habitat.
  7. The rightful freedom of expression was curtailed by the oppressive regime.
  8. The rightful responsibility for the accident fell upon the negligent driver.
  9. The rightful punishment for the crime was commensurate with its severity.
  10. The rightful beneficiary of the insurance policy received the payout in a timely manner.

FAQs About the word rightful

legally valid, having a legally established claimRighteous; upright; just; good; -- said of persons., Consonant to justice; just; as, a rightful cause., Having

justified,deserved, due, condign, right, fair, appropriate, just, proper, merited

improper, unwarranted, unjustified, undue, irrelevant, unreasonable, irrelevant, unjust, unfair, undue

The rightful heir to the throne finally ascended after years of exile.

The rightful owner of the disputed property proved his claim in court.

The rightful winner of the election was declared amidst allegations of fraud.

The rightful possession of the stolen artifact was returned to its rightful place.