⚖️rightful

adjective
/ˈraɪtfəl/

Meaning

having a legitimate or just claim; proper or lawful

Example Sentences

She is the rightful owner of the property.

Example Expressions

rightful heir

Synonyms

legitimate, lawful, just, proper, rightful

Antonyms

unlawful, illegitimate, improper

Collocations

rightful owner, rightful place, rightful claim, rightful heir

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