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wrongfulness

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wrong·ful  (rôngfl, rng-)
adj.
1. Wrong; unjust: wrongful criticism.
2. Unlawful: wrongful death.
wrongful·ly adv.
wrongful·ness n.
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Noun1.wrongfulness - that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law; "he feels that you are in the wrong"
wrong
unjustness, injustice - the practice of being unjust or unfair
rightfulness, right - anything in accord with principles of justice; "he feels he is in the right"; "the rightfulness of his claim"
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