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Definition of rightfulness
rightfulness
/ˈraɪtfəlnəs/
right · ful · ness
Adverb:rightfully
•Adjective:rightful
rightfulness Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• noun
1
The quality or state of being morally just, fair, or proper.
Example
"The philosopher's essay explored the rightfulness of civil disobedience when confronting unjust laws."
2
The state or quality of having a valid, legal, or recognized claim to something; legitimacy.
Example
"Historical documents were presented to the court to establish the rightfulness of the family's claim to the estate."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rightfulness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rightfulness