Definition of rightful Rightful
/ɹajˈtfʌl/ - [raytful] - right•ful
We found 8 definitions of rightful from 4 different sources.
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What does rightful mean?
WordNet
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| rightful - legally valid; "a rightful inheritance" | ||
| just used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting; "a just and lasting peace"- A.Lincoln; "a kind and just man"; "a just reward"; "his just inheritance" | ||
| rightful - having a legally established claim; "the legitimate heir"; "the true and lawful king" | ||
| true, lawful | ||
| legitimate of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful | ||
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Wiktionary 
- rightful (Adjective)
By right, by law.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- rightful (a.)
Righteous; upright; just; good; -- said of persons. - rightful (a.)
Consonant to justice; just; as, a rightful cause. - rightful (a.)
Having the right or just claim according to established laws; being or holding by right; as, the rightful heir to a throne or an estate; a rightful king. - rightful (a.)
Belonging, held, or possessed by right, or by just claim; as, a rightful inheritance; rightful authority.
