in one's own right

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in one's own right — idiom

1. because of one's own ability, effort, or achievement, rather than through a conn

1.idiom
Definition

because of one's own ability, effort, or achievement, rather than through a connection to someone else

Example

She is a successful lawyer in her own right, not just the daughter of a famous judge.

The novel became a bestseller in its own right, attracting readers who had never seen the film adaptation.