rightfully

• Adverbe signifiant « à juste titre » ou « sur des bases légitimes ou morales ». Il sert à indiquer que quelque chose est fait de manière juste, légale ou conforme à ce qui est correct et approprié.

An adverb meaning "in a rightful manner" or "by legal or moral right." It is used to indicate that something is done justly, legitimately, or according to what is fair and proper.

1. By legal or moral rightB2formal

   In a way that is legally or morally correct or deserved.

   à juste titre / légitimement

   • The throne rightfully belongs to the eldest son.
   • She rightfully claimed her inheritance after the court ruling.
   • The land was rightfully returned to its original owners.

   Synonymesdeservedlyfairlyjustlylawfullylegitimatelyproperlyrightly

   Antonymesillegitimatelywrongfully

2. Justly or appropriatelyB2formal

   In a manner that is fair, just, or appropriate.

   à juste titre

   • He was rightfully proud of his daughter's achievements.
   • The award was rightfully given to the most deserving candidate.
   • They rightfully demanded an apology for the insult.

   Synonymesappropriatelydulyfairlyjustlyproperlyrightly

   Antonymesimproperlyinappropriatelyunjustlywrongly