rightful

[US]/'raɪtfʊl/
[UK]/ˈraɪtfəl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. legitimate; legal; upright; fair.

Example Sentences

the rightful owner of the jewels.

This land is my rightful property.

Return this dog to its rightful owner.

The property was adjudged to the rightful owner.

they are determined to take their rightful place in a new South Africa.

the rightful king was mandated and sanctioned by God.

She has a rightful claim to the property; it was her mother's.

Amy protested she was being cheated of her rightful share.

He protested he was being cheated of his rightful share.

Real-world Examples

" This office is supposed to be barred to all but the rightful Headmaster."

Source: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

" I expect she is the rightful Queen really."

Source: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Everybody move to your rightful mother.

Source: Editing guest room

We would have him take his rightful place among us.

Source: Lost Girl Season 4

This is about women taking their rightful place in Irish society finally.

Source: 2018 Best Hits Compilation

The U.S. recognizes opposition leader Juan Guaido as Venezuela's rightful president.

Source: PBS English News

They say the Elf King refused to give them their rightful pay.

Source: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

" Muggles, " whispered Hermione, " In their rightful place. Come on, let's get going."

Source: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Both men declared themselves the country's rightful leader after a disputed election.

Source: PBS English News

Tyrion, of House Lannister, rightful lord of Casterly Rock, you sniveling worm. " Yollo" .

Source: A Dance with Dragons: The Song of Ice and Fire (Bilingual Chinese-English)

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