Wrong
/ˈrɒŋ/
Definitions
- (adj.) Not correct or true; erroneous.
The defendant gave a wrong answer during the testimony.
- (adj.) Unjust or unfair in a legal sense.
The court found that the arrest was wrongful.
- (n.) An act that is illegal or causes injury to another's rights.
The plaintiff claimed damages for the wrong committed against her property.
Forms
- wronger
- wrongest
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'wrong' often implies an act violating legal rights or duties; distinguishing it from mere error is important for liability purposes.
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