rightfulness

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It has to do with determination and the rightfulness and truthfulness of ideas.

From New York Times • Dec. 31, 2011

The rightfulness of his claim was, however, a matter of little consequence, except so far as the moral influence of it aided him in gaining possession.

From William the Conqueror Makers of History by Abbott, Jacob

There is no security for the permanence of public effort, save in the clear conviction of its intrinsic rightfulness and conduciveness to the public good.

From Bygones Worth Remembering, Vol. 2 (of 2) by Holyoake, George Jacob

On hearing the news, Mamun, strong in the rightfulness of his claim, retaliated by suppressing the caliph’s name in all public acts.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 1 "Calhoun" to "Camoens" by Various

This is inconsistent with the eternal principles of justice and rightfulness.

From The Eliminator; or, Skeleton Keys to Sacerdotal Secrets by Westbrook, Richard B.