Lawful vs. Rightful — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Lawful and Rightful
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Lawful
Being within the law; allowed by law
Lawful methods of dissent.
Rightful
Right or proper; just.
Lawful
Established, sanctioned, or recognized by the law
The lawful heir.
Rightful
Having a just or proper claim
Return this dog to its rightful owner.
Lawful
Obeying the law; law-abiding.
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Rightful
Held or owned by just or proper claim
This land is my rightful property.
Lawful
(legal) Conforming to, or recognised by the laws of society.
Lawful money is always a land asset and can only be issued by an actual land jurisdiction government — not a corporation.
Rightful
By right; by law.
Lawful
Operating according to some law or fundamental principle.
Rightful
Righteous; upright; just; good; - said of persons.
Lawful
(role-playing games) A character having a lawful alignment.
Rightful
Consonant to justice; just; as, a rightful cause.
Lawful
Conformable to law; allowed by law; legitimate; competent.
Rightful
Having the right or just claim according to established laws; being or holding by right; as, the rightful heir to a throne or an estate; a rightful king.
Lawful
Constituted or authorized by law; rightful; as, the lawful owner of lands.
Rightful
Belonging, held, or possessed by right, or by just claim; as, a rightful inheritance; rightful authority.
Lawful
Conformable to or allowed by law;
Lawful methods of dissent
Rightful
Legally valid;
A rightful inheritance
Lawful
According to custom or rule or natural law
Rightful
Having a legally established claim;
The legitimate heir
The true and lawful king
Lawful
Having a legally established claim;
The legitimate heir
The true and lawful king
Lawful
Authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law;
A legitimate government
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