If you say that someone or something has returned to its rightful place or position, they have returned to the place or position that you think they should have. 理应的; 本来应有的
adjective [原级]合法的;正当的;公正的;正直的
The stolen car was returned to its rightful owner. 被盗的汽车还给了其合法的主人。
rightful
“ -ful” ⌜ 表示满量的 - indicating full of or characterized by ~ ⌟