Right·ful·ness, n.
  1. The quality or state of being rightful; accordance with right and justice.
  2. Moral rectitude; righteousness. [Obs.]
     We fail of perfect rightfulness.   --Sir P. Sidney.
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  rightfulness
       n : anything in accord with principles of justice; "he feels he
           is in the right"; "the rightfulness of his claim" [syn: right]
           [ant: wrong, wrong]