Rightfulness: meaning, definitions and examples
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rightfulness
[ ˈraɪt.fʊlnəs ]
in law
The quality of being morally or legally correct or justified.
Synonyms
correctness, fairness, justice
Examples of usage
- His actions were questioned, but ultimately his rightfulness was proven in court.
- She fought for the rightfulness of her cause until the very end.
general context
The quality of being true or accurate.
Synonyms
accuracy, truthfulness, validity
Examples of usage
- The rightfulness of his statement was confirmed by multiple sources.
- There was no doubt about the rightfulness of her decision.
Translations
Translations of the word "rightfulness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 justiça
🇮🇳 न्याय
🇩🇪 Gerechtigkeit
🇮🇩 keadilan
🇺🇦 справедливість
🇵🇱 sprawiedliwość
🇯🇵 正義
🇫🇷 justice
🇪🇸 justicia
🇹🇷 adalet
🇰🇷 정의
🇸🇦 عدالة
🇨🇿 spravedlnost
🇸🇰 spravodlivosť
🇨🇳 正义
🇸🇮 pravičnost
🇮🇸 réttlæti
🇰🇿 әділдік
🇬🇪 სამართლიანობა
🇦🇿 ədalət
🇲🇽 justicia
Etymology
The word 'rightfulness' is a combination of 'right' and the suffix '-fulness', which indicates full of. The concept of being morally or legally correct has been a fundamental aspect of law and ethics throughout history. The idea of rightfulness has evolved alongside the development of justice systems and moral codes in various societies. It reflects the human need for justice, fairness, and truth in interpersonal and societal interactions.
See also: outright, right, righteous, righteously, rightful, rightly, rightness, rights, rightsizing.