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Definition of: rightful
(rīt′fəl) adjective
1. Characterized by or conformed to a right or just claim according to established laws or usage; also, owned or held by just claim: rightful heritage.
2. Consonant with moral right or with justice and truth.
3. Proper.
4. Upright; just. See synonyms under JUST, RIGHT. [OE rihtful]
—right′·ful·ly adverb
—right′ful·ness noun
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