Category:Rightful

Right"ful, a.

1. Righteous; upright; just; good; -- said of persons. [obs.] Chaucer.

2. Consonant to justice; just; as, a rightful cause.

3. 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.

4. Belonging, held, or possessed by right, or by just claim; as, a Rightful inheritance; rightful authority.

Syn. -- just; lawful; true; honest; equitable; proper.