in its own right

in its own right
adverb
by reason of one's own ability or ownership etc.
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she's a rich woman in her own right rather than by inheritance

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an excellent novel in its own right

Syn: ↑in one's own right, ↑in his own right, ↑in her own right

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in its own right
: because of its own special qualities and not because of a connection with something else

Though it's based on a best-selling novel, the movie is great in its own right.

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Main Entry:right

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