right
ful
1
authorized according to the law
- The rightful owner reclaimed their property through legal proceedings.
- He inherited the business as the rightful heir according to the will.
- The court recognized her as the rightful guardian of the children.
- The judge ruled in favor of the plaintiff, declaring their claim to be rightful.
- The rightful tenant of the apartment was determined after reviewing the lease agreement.
2
having a legally established claim
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