rightful

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In 2012 his elder brother – Lee Jae-yong's uncle - launched a bid to reclaim what he saw as his rightful inheritance.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Hughes is happy “his” puck surfaced but believes he is the rightful owner of a piece of memorabilia that David Kohler, president of SCP Auctions, estimated might be worth $1 million.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Or maybe you worry that if the attorney exploits your relative and leaves them destitute, the rightful heirs will inherit little.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

Some wagers have led to disputes over which side is the rightful winner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

She looked at the clothes and jewelry on display, picking out some for Moon Orchid to have when she came into her rightful place.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston