Hyper Dictionary

English Dictionary Computer Dictionary Thesaurus Dream Dictionary Medical Dictionary


Search Dictionary:  

Meaning of RIGHTFULNESS

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  anything in accord with principles of justice; "he feels he is in the right"; "the rightfulness of his claim"
 
 Synonyms: right
 
 Antonyms: wrong, wrongfulness
 
 See Also: justice, justness

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Right"ful*ness\, 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.
 

 

COPYRIGHT © 2000-2003 WEBNOX CORP. HOME | ABOUT HYPERDICTIONARY