by right

介词短语
中文释义
英 /ˌbaɪ̯ ˈɹaɪ̯t/    美 /ˌbaɪ̯ ˈɹaɪ̯t/|/ˌbɑe̯ ˈɹɑe̯t/

英文释义

介词短语
  1. According to what is right, or what one is legally or morally entitled to; justly, properly, rightfully. idiomatic
    — The post of vice-president should, by right, have been given to John.
  2. In reality; correctly, to tell the truth, truthfully. idiomatic,obsolete
    — And ſome [fowl], becauſe the light doth them offend, / Neuer appeare, but in the darke, or night. / Other reioyce, to ſe the fire ſo bright / And wene to play in it, as they pretend: / Alas, of that ſort may I be, by right. / For to withſtand her loke I am not able: / Yet can I not hide me in no dark place: […]

词形变化

by rights alternative

词源

From by + right (“that which complies with justice, law or reason; legal, just, or moral entitlement”).
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