by right

== English == === Etymology === From by +‎ right (“that which complies with justice, law or reason; legal, just, or moral entitlement”). === Pronunciation === enPR: bī′ rīt′ (Received Pronunciation, General American, Canada, New Zealand, Scotland) IPA(key): /ˌbaɪ̯ ˈɹaɪ̯t/ (Canada) IPA(key): /ˌbʌɪ̯ ˈɹʌɪ̯t/ (Scotland) IPA(key): /ˌbʌi̯ ˈɹʌi̯t/, /ˌbəi̯ ˈɹəi̯t/ (General Australian) IPA(key): /ˌbɑe̯ ˈɹɑe̯t/ (India) IPA(key): /ˌbaj ˈɾajʈ/ Hyphenation: by right === Prepositional phrase === by right(idiomatic) According to what is right, or what one is legally or morally entitled to; justly, properly, rightfully. Synonyms: fairly, in fairness, in justice The post of vice-president should, by right, have been given to John. (obsolete) In reality; correctly, to tell the truth, truthfully. Synonyms: see Thesaurus:actually ==== Alternative forms ==== (according to what is right): by rights ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === References === === Further reading === “by right”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.