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Wrongful Definition & Meaning

wrongful
adjective
  1. having no legally established claim; "the wrongful heir to the throne"
  2. unlawfully violating the rights of others; "wrongful death"; "a wrongful diversion of trust income"
  3. not just or fair; "a wrongful act"; "a wrongful charge"

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Frequently asked questions

What does wrongful mean?
having no legally established claim; "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"
What part of speech is wrongful?
Wrongful is an adjective.
How many definitions does wrongful have?
Wrongful has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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