Synonyms for rightful
ˈraɪt fəlright·ful

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1. rightfuladjective

   Antonyms:
   wrongful

2. rightfuladjective

   Who shall pull this sword from the stone is rightful king of England.

   Antonyms:
   wrongful

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1. rightful(a)adjective

   legally valid

   "a rightful inheritance"

   Antonyms:
   unjust, illegitimate

2. true(a), lawful, rightful(a)adjective

   having a legally established claim

   "the legitimate heir"; "the true and lawful king"

   Antonyms:
   unjust, illegitimate

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1. rightfuladjective

   Synonyms:
   legitimate, true

2. rightfuladjective

   Synonyms:
   just, equitable, fair, lawful, suitable, proper, right, reasonable

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1. List of paraphrases for "rightful":

   legitimate, lawful, full-cost, justified

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1. Gloria Laster:

   This is going to be her legacy to them, i sat down on the bus so that you can stand up and take your rightful place as an American. And that's what she wants for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. This is what she's doing this for.

2. Jodie Johnson:

   It was on his heart to make sure it got back to the rightful owner.

3. Ryan Mulvey:

   It is time for the Supreme Court to do away with Chevron and return lawmaking to its rightful place in Congress and statutory interpretation to its rightful place: the judiciary, not the executive branch.

4. Preet Bharara:

   Each of these fossils represents a culturally and scientifically important artifact looted from its rightful owner.

5. Nancy Pelosi:

   All Americans should be deeply concerned about the White House’s cynical decision to flout the law and attempt to put the ringleader of its dangerous, anti-consumer protection policies in charge of the CFPB, democrats will be firm in defending the rightful appointment of Leandra English as acting director.