Main Entry:

right·ful

Pronunciation:

\ˈrīt-fəl\

Function:

adjective

Date:

14th century

1: just, equitable2 a: having a just or legally established claim : legitimate <the rightful owner> b: held by right or just claim : legal <rightful authority>3: proper, fitting <assured of his rightful place in history — Brian Duff>

— right·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb

— right·ful·ness noun