transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈrīt-fəl ]
adjective
Date: 14th century
1. : just , equitable
2.
a. : having a just or legally established claim : legitimate
the rightful owner
b. : held by right or just claim : legal
rightful authority
3. : proper , fitting
assured of his rightful place in history — Brian Duff
• right·ful·ly -fə-lē adverb
• right·ful·ness noun