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Meanings of wrongful in English

Having no legally established claim.

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                But he will continue working on wrongful conviction cases, the statement added.
                Reuters
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                Simpson later lost a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the victims' families.
                Radio NZ
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                Mr Brown's family could still file a wrongful-death lawsuit against Mr Wilson.
                Radio NZ
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                But are there enough safeguards in the Act to prevent wrongful deaths?
                Radio NZ
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                Brian Olson left in 2005 and later filed a wrongful termination lawsuit.
                Reuters
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                I will not even discuss the question of rightful or wrongful possession.
                The Devil's Paw
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                The firm specializes in civil rights, personal injury and wrongful death cases.
                Ebony
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                He is suing the Commission for wrongful dismissal in the European courts.
                Reuters
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                I spoke to them that I'm not someone who did wrongful things.
                Reuters
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                Any wrongful and direct application of force is redressed by that action.
                The Common Law
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                I did but repel a wrongful accusation, said the lady, more humbly.
                The Knight of the Golden Melice: A Historical Romance
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                Jones' parents filed a wrongful death lawsuit over the incident in May.
                Reuters
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                In 2010, Sheridan filed claims accusing Cherry of assault and wrongful termination.
                Reuters
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                Simpson concerning the wrongful death of his former wife and her friend.
                The Irish Times
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                Employees may also be able to sue their employers for wrongful termination.
                Reuters
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                The lawsuit accused the three airlines of wrongful death and gross negligence.
                Reuters
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