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wrongful
wrong·ful [ ráwngfəl ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
unlawful: not fair, just, or legal, but not punishable by criminal law
brought a suit alleging wrongful arrest

wrong·ful·ly adverb
wrong·ful·ness noun

Word Key: Synonyms

See unlawful.
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