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Rightful (Adjective)

Having a legally established claim; "the legitimate heir"; "the true and lawful king".

All adjective clusters.

The committee declared her the rightful winner of the contest after reviewing the scores.
The judge decided that the elderly man was the rightful owner of the disputed property.
The investigation revealed that John, not his cousin, was the rightful heir to the family fortune.
Her determination and perseverance eventually earned her the rightful place as a partner in the law firm.
The people celebrated the return of their rightful leader, who had been exiled for many years.

Legally valid; "a rightful inheritance".

All adjective clusters.

The judge ruled that the plaintiff had a rightful claim to the disputed property.
The artist argued that the reproduction was a rightful use of their original work.
The company's rightful ownership of the trademark was confirmed by the court.
After years of dispute, the man was finally awarded his rightful inheritance.
The heir's rightful title to the throne was confirmed in a special ceremony.