Rightful

/ˈraɪtfəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Having a legitimate claim or right to something.

She is the rightful heir to the estate.

Just, proper, or in accordance with what is right.

It is her rightful place to lead the team.

Legally entitled to possession or authority.

The rightful owner of the painting was finally identified.

Correctly or justifiably attributed.

The award was given to its rightful recipient.

Middle English 'rihtful', from Old English 'riht' + '-ful'

rightful owner

The legal or rightful possessor of an item or property.

rightful place

The position where someone or something rightly belongs.

right

A moral or legal entitlement to have or do something.

justice

The quality of being fair and reasonable.

entitlement

The fact of having a right to something.