Rightful

a.	1.	Righteous; upright; just; good; - said of persons.
	2.	Consonant to justice; just; as, a rightful cause.
	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.

Adj.	1.	rightful - legally valid; "a rightful inheritance"
	2.	rightful - having a legally established claim; "the legitimate heir"; "the true and lawful king" Synonyms: lawful, true

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