rightfully

in a way that is fair and correct according to the law or rules

justamente, correctamente, de acuerdo con la ley o las reglas

• rightfully claim something

Collocations rightfully claim a prize · rightfully demand respect

• He rightfully claims the title of champion.

  Él reclama justamente el título de campeón.

in a way that gives someone a right or permission to do something

con derecho, con autorización, por derecho

• rightfully expect something

Collocations rightfully expect a promotion · rightfully demand an explanation

• She rightfully expects to be promoted.

  Ella espera con derecho ser promovida.