rightful

Right or proper; just.

Having a just or proper claim.

Held 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.

=Syn. 2-4. Just, Upright, etc. (see righteous), true, lawful, proper.

Righteous; upright; just; good; — said of persons.