What does rightful mean?
Rightful means By right; by law..
Rightful
/ˈɹaɪtfəl/ · adjective
Meaning
By right; by law..
Example Sentences
rightful owner
rightful heir
Who shall pull this sword from the stone is rightful king of England.ᵂ
She claimed her rightful inheritance.
He was restored to his rightful position.
Among other things, the ECA requires that if Congress receives two electoral slates, it should count the slate carrying the state's executive's signature as the rightful slate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for rightful?
Common synonyms include legitimate, true, de jure, legal.
What is the opposite of rightful?
Possible antonyms include unrightful, wrongful.
How do you use rightful in a sentence?
rightful owner
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