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.
4. Belonging, held, or possessed by right, or by just claim; as, a
rightful inheritance; rightful authority.
Syn. -- Just; lawful; true; honest; equitable; proper.
Right"ful*ly, adv. According to right or justice.
Right"ful*ness, n. 1. The quality or state of being rightful;
accordance with right and justice.