By right Meaning in English
expression
ˈbaɪ/ /ˈɹaɪt
BY RYTE
bˈaɪ/ /ɹˈaɪt
BY RYTE
Definition
Used to say that something is deserved or fair according to the law, rules, or moral standards.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or semi-formal; often used in legal, official, or moral contexts. Implies something is fair, proper, or deserved, not just factually true. Can be replaced with 'rightfully' or 'legitimately' in some cases. Not commonly used in casual conversation.
Spanish: por derecho - legítimamentePortuguese (BR): por direito - legitimamentePortuguese (PT): por direito - legitimamenteChinese (Simplified): 理应 - 按理Chinese (Traditional): 理應 - 按理Hindi: हक़ से - अधिकार अनुसारArabic: بحق - حسب الأحقيةBengali: অধিকারবলে - ন্যায্যভাবেRussian: по праву - законно - справедливоJapanese: 正当に - 権利としてVietnamese: theo quyền - một cách hợp phápKorean: 당연히 - 권리로서Turkish: hakkıyla - hakkı olarakUrdu: حق کے مطابق - جائز طور پرIndonesian: dengan hak - secara sah
Example Sentences
He owns the land by right.
basic
By right, she should be the winner.
basic
The workers deserve a fair salary by right.
basic
You got here first, so it's yours by right.
natural
It's not much, but by right, you're entitled to a refund.
natural
People should be treated equally by right, not just in theory.
natural