in the right
Morally or factually
To be in the right means to have justice, truth, or correct reasoning on your side in a dispute or disagreement.
Someone in the right has acted properly or holds the accurate position, as opposed to being in the wrong.
She knew she was in the right, so she refused to apologize.
The phrase often carries a tone of moral vindication, suggesting not just factual correctness but ethical justification.
Conforming to moral principles
- virtuousMorally excellent, principled
- principledHaving strong moral beliefs
- uprightVertical or morally sound
- honorableHaving high moral standards
conscientious · noble · fair · decent · good · just · morally · scrupulous
Conforming to fact
- validLegally or logically sound
- factualGrounded in truth
- trueAccurate or loyal
- verifiableAble to be proven
undeniable · indisputable · precise · exact · proper · appropriate · fitting · suitable
Permitted by statute
- legitimateConforming to accepted standards
- licitSanctioned by law
- constitutionalHealth-promoting walk
- statutoryEstablished by enacted law
permissible · authorized · sanctioned · entitled · compliant · legally · contractually · rightfully
Arranged in proper position
- flushSame suit, five cards
- marginEdge of a page
- typesetArrange text for printing
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
indentation · formatting · paragraph · columnar · justification · alignment · offset · positioning
ethical
Conforming to moral principles
- virtuousMorally excellent, principled
- principledHaving strong moral beliefs
- uprightVertical or morally sound
honorable · conscientious · noble · fair · decent · good · just · morally · scrupulous · integrity
accurate
Conforming to fact
verifiable · undeniable · indisputable · precise · exact · proper · appropriate · fitting · suitable · apt
lawful
Permitted by statute
- legitimateConforming to accepted standards
- licitSanctioned by law
- constitutionalHealth-promoting walk
statutory · permissible · authorized · sanctioned · entitled · compliant · legally · contractually · rightfully · by-the-book
aligned
Arranged in proper position
layout · indentation · formatting · paragraph · columnar · justification · alignment · offset · positioning