by rights



by rights

Justly, in fairness, as in By rights he should have been chosen first. Originally put as by right, this term was first recorded about 1315.
See also: right

by rights

In a just or proper manner; justly.
See also: right

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
JoŠT-Slovene
HyldaHIL-dəEnglish (Rare)
Salwah-Arabic
Amador-Spanish
Hywel-Welsh
Stavros-Greek