Definitions
in an unjust or unfair manner
Word origin
From Middle English wrongfully, wrongfullich; equivalent to wrongful + -ly.
Used in a sentence
“If you do wrongfully ſeize Herford's right, / call in his Letters Patents that he hath / By his Atturneyes generall, to ſue[…]”
“There is a clear line of distinction in this matter. An equity judge could not unhang a man who had been wrongfully hanged; but he could set aside a precedent which was manifestly contrary to law and justice.”
“Wrongfully imprisoned action heroes rarely have the time to wait for an appeal.”
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01“Unjustly”10 letters
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