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rightful

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Pronunciation: US /ˈraɪtfəl/

rightful means: Having something, or deserving to have it, because it legally or fairly belongs to you.

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Having something, or deserving to have it, because it legally or fairly belongs to you.

  • We returned the bag to its rightful owner.
  • She claimed her rightful share of the money.
  • The rightful heir finally inherited the estate.

Similar words: legitimate, lawful

Opposites: illegitimate, unlawful

Common phrases: rightful owner, rightful heir, rightful place, rightful position

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What does rightful mean?

Having something, or deserving to have it, because it legally or fairly belongs to you.

What is rightful in other languages?

Türkçe: hak sahibi · Español: legítimo · Français: légitime · Deutsch: rechtmäßig · Italiano: legittimo · 日本語: 正当な

How do you pronounce rightful?

It is pronounced /ˈraɪtfəl/.

How do you use rightful in a sentence?

We returned the bag to its rightful owner. She claimed her rightful share of the money.

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