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rightfully

UK
/ˈraɪt.fʊl.i/
US
/ˈraɪt.fəl.i/

Translations

rightfullyadverb
UK
/ˈraɪt.fʊl.i/
US
/ˈraɪt.fəl.i/
He was rightfully appointed as the new manager after the board's decision.
Il a été légitimement nommé nouveau directeur après la décision du conseil.
à juste titre
The crowd rightfully cheered when the underdog clinched the title.
La foule a applaudi à juste titre lorsque l'outsider a remporté le titre.
Additional translations
légalementEmploi juridique ; plus précis quand il s’agit du respect du droit ou des règles.
Synonyms
justly
fairly
legitimately
properly
equally

Definitions

rightfullyadverb
In accordance with the law or rules.
He was rightfully appointed as the new manager after the board's decision.
In a justified or deserved manner; with good reason.
The crowd rightfully cheered when the underdog clinched the title.
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