n.
1. The quality or state of being rightful; accordance with right and justice.
2. Moral rectitude; righteousness. [Obs.] Wyclif.
We fail of perfect rightfulness.Sir P. Sidney.
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1. The quality or state of being rightful; accordance with right and justice.
2. Moral rectitude; righteousness. [Obs.] Wyclif.
We fail of perfect rightfulness.Sir P. Sidney.
| Thesaurus: rightfulness |
noun
| WordNet: rightfulness |
The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
anything in accord with principles of justice
Synonym: right
Antonym: wrongfulness (meaning #1)
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