Wrongful - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈrɔːŋfl|  American pronunciation of the word wrongful
Brit.  |ˈrɒŋfʊl|  British pronunciation of the word wrongful

adjective

- having no legally established claim (syn: unlawful)
the wrongful heir to the throne
- unlawfully violating the rights of others
wrongful death
a wrongful diversion of trust income
- not just or fair
a wrongful act
a wrongful charge

Extra examples

He is suing his former employer for wrongful termination.

...charged with wrongful possession of narcotics...

Several former employees are suing the company for wrongful discharge.

...the DNA evidence was all the disproof needed to overturn the wrongful conviction...

His family and friends clamoured against the man's wrongful imprisonment.

He sued the police for wrongful arrest (=when someone who is not guilty is arrested).

She's threatening to sue her employers for wrongful dismissal.

The governor was impeached for wrongful use of state money.

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