Partial and Rightful

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Partial adjective - Inclined to favor one side over another.

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Rightful is an antonym for partial.

Nearby Words: partiality, partially, partly

Rightful adjective - Being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong.

Usage example: in light of her admission of having lied, the only rightful course of action for the governor would be to resign

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Partial is an antonym for rightful.

Nearby Words: right, righted, rightly

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