in her own right

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in her own right - 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"

in his own right, in its own right, in one's own right

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Until the little affair upon which we are now engaged is finally disposed of it is necessary that Lucille should be known by the title which she bears in her own right, or by the name of her late husband, Mr.

The Yellow Crayon by Oppenheim, E. Phillips View in context

Bringing up the rear, the place of greatest danger, comes Tiger Lily, proudly erect, a princess in her own right.

The Adventures of Peter Pan by Barrie, James Matthew View in context

Monsieur Thuran had learned that the beautiful Miss Strong, of Baltimore, was an American heiress--a very wealthy girl in her own right, and with future prospects that quite took his breath away when he contemplated them, and since he spent most of his time in that delectable pastime it is a wonder that he breathed at all.

The Return of Tarzan by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context

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