Rightfulness

Rightfulness
Rightfulness Right"ful*ness, n. 1. The quality or state of being rightful; accordance with right and justice. [1913 Webster]

2. Moral rectitude; righteousness. [Obs.] --Wyclif. [1913 Webster]

We fail of perfect rightfulness. --Sir P. Sidney. [1913 Webster]


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