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rightful
adjective as in legitimate
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But fear of something that is not actually a threat is not rightful fear, but rather paranoia.
Imagine the rightful morning-after furor if a racial slight had been broadcast in primetime.
Still, taking their rightful place behind the bar comes with a unique set of challenges.
Theoretically, the bank should have tried to find the rightful owner.
“Fire cannot kill a dragon,” says Dany, who asserts her claim as the rightful Targaryen heir to the Iron Throne.
But one thing remained for Felipe now, If Ramona lived, he would find her, and restore to her this her rightful property.
When a man's in clink, his nag gets nothing but mild exercise till his rightful rider gets out.
Mr. Chumley worshipped money, anyway, and this was a worshippers rightful attitude.
The good character of the Irish railways was thus re-established, and they again held their rightful place in public esteem.
John Smith was later charged with sedition, acquitted, and finally restored to his rightful council position.
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On this page you'll find 84 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to rightful, such as: deserved, lawful, proper, applicable, appropriate, and apt.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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