meaning of rightful

1. Righteous; upright; just; good; -- said of persons.
2.
Consonant to justice; just; as, a rightful cause.
3.
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.
4.
Belonging, held, or possessed by right, or by just claim; as, a rightful inheritance; rightful authority.
5.
legally valid; "a rightful ">inheritance"


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