rightfully

/ˈraɪtfəli/
adverb
  1. 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.
  2. 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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