2
a
: having no legal sanction : unlawful
b
: having no legal claim
a wrongful heir
wrongfulness
noun
Examples of wrongful in a Sentence
He is suing his former employer for wrongful termination.
charged with wrongful possession of narcotics
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Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
McCann Beatty filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the county in December, which is still pending and which LeVota has said the county will not settle out of court.
—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
The parents of former NFL running back Doug Martin have filed a federal wrongful-death suit alleging Oakland police used excessive force while their son was experiencing a mental health crisis.
—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Kenneth has been charged with obstructing official business and wrongful entrustment.
—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
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“Wrongful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrongful. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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wrongful
adjective
wrong·ful
ˈrȯŋ-fəl 
1
: wrong entry 2 sense 1
a wrongful act
2
: unlawful
wrongful possession of another's property
wrongfulness
noun
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