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wrongful

wrong·ful

UK/ˈɹɒŋfəl/ US/ˈrɔŋfʌl/ uncommon

adjective

1.

having no legally established claim

  • “the wrongful heir to the throne”
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2.

unlawfully violating the rights of others

  • “wrongful death”
  • “a wrongful diversion of trust income”
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3.

not just or fair

  • “a wrongful act”
  • “a wrongful charge”
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Origin

From Middle English wrongful, equivalent to wrong + -ful.

Phrases

  • wrongful birth
  • wrongful death
  • wrongful death statute
  • wrongful dismissal

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