In One's Own Right (Adverb)
Meaning
By title vested in yourself or by virtue of qualifications that you have achieved; "a peer in his own right"; "a leading sports figure in his own right"; "a fine opera in its own right"; "she's a rich woman in her own right rather than by inheritance"; "an excellent novel in its own right".
Examples
- She's a talented artist in her own right, having won several awards independently of her famous husband.
- The hotel restaurant is a fine dining destination in its own right, separate from the popularity of the hotel.
- He's a renowned scientist in his own right, with many publications to his name regardless of his family connections.
- The library is a grand structure in its own right and not just as part of the historic university.
- As a bestselling author, she's a successful person in her own right and doesn't need to rely on her inheritance.