Wrong (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The company was found liable for the wrong done to the environment and was ordered to pay substantial damages.
- She sought compensation for the wrong she suffered at the hands of her former employer.
- The court recognized the wrong inflicted upon the plaintiff and awarded him a significant sum in damages.
- The lawyer specializes in cases involving civil wrong and has a reputation for winning difficult lawsuits.
- The jury deliberated for hours before deciding that the defendant was responsible for the wrong committed against the victim.
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Meaning 2
That which is contrary to the principles of justice or law; "he feels that you are in the wrong".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.