Right’ful, a.
(rĭt’ful), a. 1. Consonant to justice; just; 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 by right, or by just claim; as, a rightful lord; rightful property; rightful judge.
Syn.—Just; lawful; true; honest; equitable; proper.