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wrongful

adjective

«wrongful» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Wrongful means unfair, unjust or against the law (formal, law). tree →

In the lessons

In law and news, a wrongful arrest or wrongful dismissal is unfair or illegal. Phrases: wrongful arrest, wrongful dismissal, wrongful death.

Examples

He sued for wrongful arrest. tree →
The court said it was wrongful dismissal. tree →
The family won a wrongful death case. tree →
The wrongful punishment upset the class. tree →
She fought her wrongful conviction. tree →
The judge corrected the wrongful decision. tree →

Note

Formal, used in law. Adverb: wrongfully. Plain words: unfair, unlawful.

On Mova

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