rightful
大学
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a. 合法的, 正直的, 恰当的 [法] 正当的, 合法的, 依法有求权的
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/ˈɹaɪtfəl/
教材释义与例句
形容词
合法的；正当的；公正的；正直的
释义与例句
adj.
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1.
By right; by law.
rightful owner
rightful heir
Who shall pull this sword from the stone is rightful king of England.ᵂ
She claimed her rightful inheritance.
He was restored to his rightful position.
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词源
From Middle English rightful, ryghtfull, riȝtful, from Old English *rihtfull (suggested by derivative unrihtfull (“unrightful”)), equivalent to right + -ful.
来源：wiktionary