by right

phrase

: according to what is legally or morally correct
The money is mine by right.

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The immediate gratification demanded by right-wing influencers inevitably conflicts with the level of behind-the-scenes preparation required to bring even the most slapdash case in court. Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026 Two throwing errors — one by right fielder Jake Fraley, the other by catcher Hunter Feduccia — helped the Cubs score two more runs before Boyle could escape. CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026 Many privacy experts, however, are skeptical of the accusations, which echo claims first raised by right-wing election activists. Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 8 Apr. 2026 Another signature initiative, the fact-checking news service BBC Verify, is routinely vilified by right-wing news outlets. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for by right

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“By right.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20right. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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