righting

noun

(frequently plural) the interest possessed by law or custom in some intangible thing

anything in accord with principles of justice

a turn toward the side of the body that is on the south when the person is facing east

the hand that is on the right side of the body

those who support political or social or economic conservatism

the piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher's right

location near or direction toward the right side

an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

verb

make right or correct

regain an upright or proper position

put in or restore to an upright position

make reparations or amends for

adjective

precisely accurate

most suitable or right for a particular purpose

(informal) very

(of the side of cloth or clothing) facing or intended to face outward

having the axis perpendicular to the base

in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure

intended for the right hand

in or into a satisfactory condition

of or belonging to the political or intellectual right

appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs

correct in opinion or judgment

in conformance with justice or law or morality

socially right or correct

free from error

being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the east when facing north

adverb

in an accurate manner

in accordance with moral or social standards

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly')

(Southern regional intensive) very

an interjection expressing agreement

in the right manner

toward or on the right

exactly

immediately

precisely, exactly

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