Wrongful (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Having no legally established claim; "the wrongful heir to the throne".
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Examples
- The company was found liable for the wrongful death of the employee due to their negligence.
- The judge ruled that the defendant's claim to the property was wrongful and ordered them to vacate the premises.
- The wrongful heir to the throne was deposed after it was discovered that they had no legitimate claim to the title.
- The family filed a wrongful imprisonment lawsuit against the state after their loved one was exonerated of the crime.
- The wrongful termination lawsuit was settled out of court for a substantial sum of money.
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Meaning 2
Unlawfully violating the rights of others; "wrongful death"; "a wrongful diversion of trust income".
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All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 3
Not just or fair; "a wrongful act"; "a wrongful charge".
Classification
All adjective clusters.