wrongful
[rawng-fuh l, rong-]
- unjust or unfair: a wrongful act; a wrongful charge.
- having no legal right; unlawful: The court ruled it was a wrongful diversion of trust income.
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Origin of wrongful
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Examples from the Web for wrongfully
Contemporary Examples
The CIA also determined that at least 26 of its detainees were wrongfully held.
After being asked a series of leading questions by the principal, Klara wrongfully accuses Lucas of exposing himself.
By December all four individuals that had been wrongfully arrested were cleared of all charges.
In 2003, the wrongfully convicted men sued the city of New York, but the case has yet to be settled.
Debbie, like Wendy, maintains Goudeau is a "political prisoner," wrongfully charged.
Historical Examples
How often has he not been wrongfully displeased—wrathful with the innocent!
A Dish Of OrtsGeorge MacDonald
Why, ma'am, you know I told you you were accusing me wrongfully.
Hidden HandEmma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth
She suspected me, but wrongfully, of being her rival in secret.
The Memoires of Casanova, CompleteJacques Casanova de Seingalt
Without registration he could not, and registration was wrongfully denied him.
You have held me too long in prison, wrongfully and without cause.
Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15)Charles Morris
wrongful
- immoral, unjust, or illegal
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