rightfully
/ˈraɪtfəli/
adverb
- In a way that is just, legal, or proper; by right.
- The throne was rightfully his, but his cousin took it by force.
- The land rightfully belongs to the indigenous people.
- She rightfully earned the award after years of hard work.
- Used to emphasize that something is correct or deserved.
- The team rightfully celebrated their victory.
- He was rightfully proud of his daughter's achievement.
- She is rightfully considered one of the greatest scientists of her time.
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