Meaning of in one's own right in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Adverb

    in one's own right

    Definitions

    1. by reason of one's own ability or ownership etc.

    Examples

    • « she's a rich woman in her own right rather than by inheritance »
    • « an excellent novel in its own right »

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