having a valid or just claim, as to some property or position; legitimate

the rightful owner of the farm.

belonging or held by a valid or just claim

one's rightful property.

equitable or just, as actions or a cause.

proper; appropriate; fitting.

adjective

illegal , illegitimate , incorrect , wrongful

adjective

applicable , appropriate , apt , authorized , befitting , bona fide , canonical , card-carrying , condign , deserved , due , ethical , fair , fit , fitting , holding water , honest , just , kosher * , lawful , legal , legit , merited , moral , moralistic , noble , official , on the level * , on the up and up , orthodox , permitted , principled , proper , real , requisite , right , right-minded , suitable , true , twenty-four carat , valid , virtuous , righteous , legitimate , correct