rightfully-released
|right-ful-ly-re-leased|
/ˈraɪtfəli rɪˈliːst/
justly set free
Etymology
'rightfully-released' originates from the combination of 'rightfully' and 'released', where 'rightfully' means 'in accordance with justice or law' and 'released' means 'set free'.
'rightfully' comes from Old English 'rihtlice', and 'released' comes from Old French 'reles', which eventually became the modern English word 'release'.
Initially, 'rightfully' meant 'in a correct manner', and 'released' meant 'to let go'. Over time, the combination evolved to mean 'set free in a just manner'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that has been released in a manner that is just, fair, or in accordance with the law.
The prisoner was rightfully-released after new evidence proved his innocence.
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Last updated: 2025/05/08 15:57