rightful

/ˈraɪtfəl/
adjective
  1. Having a just or legal claim; legitimate or proper.
    • He demanded his rightful share of the inheritance.
    • The stolen painting was returned to its rightful owner.
    • She is the rightful heir to the throne.
  2. Appropriate or correct according to law, justice, or custom.
    • The team earned their rightful place in the finals.
    • The king took his rightful seat on the throne.
    • Everyone deserves to be treated with rightful respect.
What does "rightful" mean? | whatsthatwordmean | whatsthatwordmean