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rightful

/ˈɹaɪtfəl/adjective2 syllables

Rightful means: having a legally established claim.

Synonyms for rightful11

adjective, as in having a legally established claim

true, lawful, legitimate

adjective, as in legally valid

just

also used for rightful

de jure, legal, acceptable, allowable, legit, leveful, licit

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What does rightful mean?2

adjective

1

having a legally established claim“the true and lawful king”

2

legally valid“a rightful inheritance”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with rightful?1

three syllables

delightful
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Rightful in a sentence

  • Yes, we conspired to murder the king and steal his rightful throne.mailohilohi
  • These items must be returned to their rightful owner.darinmex
  • He was cheated out of his rightful inheritance.trieuho
  • It was an intricate scheme to defraud the rightful heirs.halfb1t
  • Everyone has to gain his rightful place in the valley.unknown
  • This book needs to be returned to its rightful owner.Nylez
  • Yuri returned the jewels to their rightful owner.Amastan
  • I have returned the diamond to its rightful owner.Tom9358

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