Wrongfulness
/ˈrɒŋ.fəl.nəs/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality or state of being wrongful, implying unlawfulness or illegality in a legal context.
The court examined the wrongfulness of the defendant's actions in determining liability.
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Wrongfulness typically underpins assessments of liability and is central to distinguishing lawful from unlawful conduct in tort and criminal law.
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