wrongfully (Meaning)

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wrongfully (r)

in an unjust or unfair manner

The wrongfully convicted prisoner languished in jail for decades before DNA evidence exonerated him.
The wrongfully terminated employee filed a lawsuit against the company for wrongful dismissal.
The wrongfully accused suspect faced public outrage and condemnation despite his innocence.
The wrongfully seized property was returned to its rightful owner after a legal battle.
The wrongfully executed man was a tragic victim of a miscarriage of justice.
The wrongfully prescribed medication resulted in serious side effects for the patient.
The wrongfully detained immigrant was released after a prolonged legal battle.
The wrongfully accused professor was cleared of plagiarism charges after a thorough investigation.
The wrongfully diagnosed patient received appropriate treatment after a second opinion.
The wrongfully imprisoned woman was released after a relentless campaign by her supporters.

in an unjust or unfair manner

illegal, illicit, felonious, criminal,unlawful, illegitimate, forbidden,unauthorized, prohibited, immoral

legitimate, lawful, righteous, right, ethical, virtuous, righteous, legitimate, virtuous, legal

The wrongfully convicted prisoner languished in jail for decades before DNA evidence exonerated him.

The wrongfully terminated employee filed a lawsuit against the company for wrongful dismissal.

The wrongfully accused suspect faced public outrage and condemnation despite his innocence.

The wrongfully seized property was returned to its rightful owner after a legal battle.