01 a. Righteous; upright; just; good; -- said of persons.
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1.
Righteous; upright; just; good; -- said of persons.[Obs.]
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2.
Consonant to justice; just; as, a rightful cause.
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3.
Having the right or just claim according to established laws; being or holding by right; as, the rightful heir to a throne or an estate; a rightful king.
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4.
Belonging, held, or possessed by right, or by just claim; as, a rightful inheritance; rightful authority.