rightful
adjectiveRight or proper; just.
adjectiveHaving a just or proper claim.
adjectiveHeld or owned by just or proper 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.
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Righteous; upright; just; good; — said of persons.