in his own right

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Definition

Adverb - By virtue of one's own ability, qualifications, or ownership; independently of any other person or factor. This phrase is used to indicate that someone or something possesses a quality, status, or achievement based on their own merits, not derived from association with someone or something else.

Usage

The phrase "in his own right" (and its gendered forms "in her own right," "in their own right," "in its own right") is used to emphasize independent merit. It modifies a noun phrase to clarify that the described status is earned or inherent.

Examples
  • Referring to a person's independent status:
    • She is a successful businesswoman in her own right, not just the CEO's spouse.
    • He was a respected scholar in his own right, long before he won the Nobel Prize.
  • Referring to something's independent merit:
    • The film is a classic in its own right, beyond being part of a famous franchise.
    • This research is significant in its own right, regardless of its future applications.
Advanced Usage
  • "In one's own right" can be used with any possessive pronoun (my, your, his, her, its, our, their) to match the subject.
    • They are accomplished artists in their own right.
  • The phrase often follows a description of status (e.g., "a leader," "an expert," "a masterpiece") to reinforce its independent validity.
Variants and Related Words
  • In its own right: The neuter form used for objects, concepts, or works.
    • The short story is a masterpiece in its own right.
  • On one's own merits: A closely related phrase with a similar meaning, focusing on inherent qualities.
    • The proposal should be judged on its own merits.
Synonyms
  • Independently
  • By one's own merits
  • Per se (Latin for "by itself," used for things/concepts)
Related Phrases
  • Stand on one's own (two) feet: An idiom meaning to be independent and self-sufficient, often financially or in terms of responsibility. While related to the concept of independence, it is more about action than status.
    • After college, he was determined to stand on his own two feet.
Adverb
  1. by reason of one's own ability or ownership etc.
    • she's a rich woman in her own right rather than by inheritance
    • an excellent novel in its own right

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