What is the meaning of wrongful?

adjective

  • Having no legally established claim.
    • usage: "the wrongful heir to the throne"
  • Unlawfully violating the rights of others.
    • usage: "wrongful death"; "a wrongful diversion of trust income"
  • Not just or fair.
    • usage: "a wrongful act"; "a wrongful charge"
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