wrongful Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite having no legally established claim
unlawful.
- the wrongful heir to the throne
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adjective satellite unlawfully violating the rights of others
- wrongful death
- a wrongful diversion of trust income
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adjective satellite not just or fair
- a wrongful act
- a wrongful charge
WordNet
Wrong"ful adjective
Definitions
Full of wrong; injurious; unjust; unfair; --as, a wrongful taking of property;wrongful dealing.Wrong"ful*ly , adv. --Wrong"ful*ness , n.