rightfully
Rightfully is an adverb used to describe actions done in a rightful, just, or legally sanctioned manner, or to indicate that a claim, outcome, or status is deserved or warranted. It can refer to moral justification as well as formal entitlement, and is often employed to emphasize that something is appropriate or proper in a given context.
Etymology-wise, rightfully derives from the adjective right, meaning just, true, or lawful, with the common adverbial
In usage, rightfully is often paired with verbs such as claim, own, deserve, or recover. Examples include:
Distinctions are sometimes drawn between rightfully and correctly. Rightfully stresses legitimacy, entitlement, or moral justification, whereas