wrongful

Words with a similar base: wrongful

'wrongful'

[unlawful.s.03] as in: having no legally established claim

Examples:
the wrongful heir to the throne

'wrongful'

[wrongful.s.02] as in: unlawfully violating the rights of others

Examples:
wrongful death
a wrongful diversion of trust income

'wrongful'

[wrongful.s.03] as in: not just or fair

Examples:
a wrongful act
a wrongful charge

Origins

					wrongful (English)
├── -ful (English)
└── wrong (English)
    └── wrong (Middle English (1100-1500))
        └── wrang (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
            └── rangr (Old Norse)

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