Wrongfully
/ˈrɒŋfʊli/
Definitions
- (adv.) In a manner that is unjust, illegal, or without legal right.
The plaintiff was wrongfully terminated from their employment.
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Commentary
Commonly used to describe acts or conduct lacking legal justification; often appears in contexts involving torts and employment law.
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