Etymology

rightfully

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Today it means: In accordance with what is right or just. Full definition →

Middle English ryghtefully
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromryghtefully
  2. English todayrightfully

From Middle English ryghtefully, equivalent to rightful + -ly.

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