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wrongful

adjective

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Pronunciation: /ˈɹɒŋfəl/

adj

Etymology: From Middle English wrongful, equivalent to wrong + -ful.

  1. wrong or unjust

    And now, with the tyranny of wrongful power, "The loathsome mark has fallen, the mall remains Sceptreless, free, uncircumscribed, but man Equal, unclassed, tribeless, and nationless, Exempt from awe, worship, degree, the king Over himself; just, gentle, wise."

  2. unlawful or illegal