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rightful

adjective

Legally valid

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
R
Ends with
L
Contains
IG
Scrabble score
15
CEFR level
A1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈɹaɪtfəl

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Legally valid

    “A rightful inheritance”

adjective

  1. Having a legally established claim

    “The true and lawful king”

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A rightful inheritance
The true and lawful king
The rightful heir

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