Pronunciation: /raɪt.fəl/
noun a person's legitimate right or claim to something
A1 Everyone has the rightful to a fair trial.
A2 The rightful of the accused must be respected.
B1 The rightful of the employees to fair wages was recognized by the company.
B2 The rightful of the shareholders to vote on important decisions was upheld.
C1 The rightful of citizens to protest peacefully is protected by law.
C2 The rightful of indigenous peoples to their ancestral lands must be acknowledged and respected.
adjective denoting something that is rightfully owned or possessed; proper or appropriate
A1 Every person has the rightful freedom to express their opinions.
A2 She claimed her rightful place as the winner of the competition.
B1 The rightful owner of the property was determined by the court.
B2 He fought for his rightful inheritance in the family dispute.
C1 The rightful heir to the throne was finally crowned king.
C2 The company finally acknowledged her rightful contributions to the project.
formal The rightful owner of the property has been identified and will be returning soon.
informal I believe that money is rightfully mine, so I'm going to ask for it back.
slang She knew she was the rightful queen bee of the group.
figurative The artist felt a sense of fulfillment when his painting found its rightful place in the museum.
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