Used to indicate agreement with or confirmation to the previous speaker's remark.

Obsolete spelling of right

The state or quality of being rightful.

(law) by virtue of an entitlement or authority which arises from certain legal conditions or circumstances; by operation of law.

simple past tense and past participle of right

Correct and apropos; perfectly true. / Alternative form of right-on.

(US, idiomatic) An expression of enthusiasm or encouragement.

By right; by law.

Yes, that is correct; I agree. / I agree with whatever you say; I have no opinion. / Signpost word to change the subject in a discussion or discourse.

That which complies with justice, law or reason. / A legal, just or moral entitlement. / The right side or direction. / The right hand or fist.