rightful

• Beschreibt etwas, das moralisch oder rechtlich korrekt, gerecht oder gesetzlich begründet ist; auch: dem rechtmäßigen Anspruch oder Besitz entsprechend.

Describes something that is morally or legally correct, just, or legitimate.

1. Legally validB2formal

   Having a legal or moral basis; just and proper according to law or ethics.

   Rechtmäßig

   • The rightful heir to the throne was finally crowned.
   • She demanded her rightful share of the inheritance.
   • The property was returned to its rightful owner.

   Synonymejustlawfullegallegitimatelicitpropervalid

   Antonymeillegalillegitimateinvalidunjustunlawfulwrongful

2. Having a legally established claimB2formal

   Possessing a legitimate or lawful entitlement to something.

   rechtmäßig

   • He is the rightful owner of the land according to the deed.
   • The court recognized her as the rightful beneficiary of the trust.
   • They fought for their rightful place in the company.

   Synonymeauthorizedduejustlawfullegallegitimatepropervalid

   Antonymeillegitimateunlawfulwrongful