Rightful: meaning, definitions and examples

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rightful

[ ˈraɪt.fəl ]

^{Context #1}

legal

Having a legitimate claim or title; legally correct or justifiable.

Synonyms

authorized, lawful, legitimate, valid

Examples of usage

The rightful owner of the property
She demanded her rightful share of the inheritance

^{Context #2}

moral

Morally correct or justified.

Synonyms

ethical, fair, just, proper

Examples of usage

He believed he was the rightful heir to the throne
It was her rightful duty to speak up against injustice

Translations

Translations of the word "rightful" in other languages:

🇵🇹 legítimo

🇮🇳 वैध

🇩🇪 rechtmäßig

🇮🇩 sah

🇺🇦 законний

🇵🇱 prawowity

🇯🇵 正当な

🇫🇷 légitime

🇪🇸 legítimo

🇹🇷 meşru

🇰🇷 정당한

🇸🇦 شرعي

🇨🇿 oprávněný

🇸🇰 oprávnený

🇨🇳 合法的

🇸🇮 pravičen

🇮🇸 réttmætur

🇰🇿 заңды

🇬🇪 ლეგიტიმური

🇦🇿 qanuni

🇲🇽 legítimo

Word origin

The word 'rightful' dates back to the late 14th century and is derived from the combination of 'right' and '-ful', which means 'full of'. The concept of something being rightful has been present throughout history in various legal and moral contexts, emphasizing the importance of legitimacy and justification.