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adj. Right or proper; just.

adj. Having a just or proper claim: Return this dog to its rightful owner.

adj. Held or owned by just or proper claim: This land is my rightful property.

adj. By right, by law.

adj. Righteous; upright; just; good; -- said of persons.

adj. Consonant to justice; just.

adj. Having the right or just claim according to established laws; being or holding by right

adj. Belonging, held, or possessed by right, or by just claim

Righteous; upright; just and good.

Just; consonant to justice: as, a rightful cause; a rightful war.

Having the right or just claim according to established laws: as, the rightful heir to a throne or an estate.

Being or belonging by right or just claim: as, one's rightful property.

Proper; suitable; appropriate.

=Syn. 2-4. Just, Upright, etc. (see righteous), true, lawful, proper.

adj. having a legally established claim

adj. legally valid

"We're live as he shows up to take what he calls his rightful place."

legitimate    just   

just    equitable    true    lawful    proper    honest    righteous    upright    good    deserved   

delightful    frightful    spiteful   

lawful    undisputed    legitimate    nominal    feudal    titular    respective    earthly    territorial    despotic