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right • noun   1. know the difference between right and wrong synonyms : lawfulness, legality, goodness, righteousness, virtue, virtuousness, integrity, rectitude, propriety, morality, truth, truthfulness, honesty, honor, honorableness, justice, justness, fairness, equity, equitableness, impartiality; ethics.
  2. his position gives him the right to dismiss people synonyms : prerogative, privilege, authority, power, license, permission, warrant, sanction, entitlement. phrases: by rights   synonyms : in fairness, with justice, properly. put to rights   ...

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