a. | 1. | Righteous; upright; just; good; - said of persons. |
2. | Consonant to justice; just; | |
3. | Having the right or just claim according to established laws; being or holding by right; | |
4. | Belonging, held, or possessed by right, or by just claim; |
Adj. | 1. | rightful - legally valid; "a rightful inheritance" |
2. | rightful - having a legally established claim; "the legitimate heir"; "the true and lawful king" |