Rightfulness: meaning, definitions and examples

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rightfulness

[ ˈraɪt.fʊlnəs ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.