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
Robertina-Italian, Spanish
AhabAY-hab (English) Biblical, Biblical Latin
Tashi-Tibetan, Bhutanese
BŁAŻEjBWAH-zhayPolish
DamhÁN-Irish
AmmielAM-ee-əl (English)Biblical