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Wrongfully

🔄 Synonyms of "Wrongfully"

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WordDefinition
de jureBy right; in accordance with or as deemed by the statute of the law, particularly as opposed to actual practice.
legallyAs permitted by law; not contrary to law.
lawfullyConforming to the law; legally.

↔️ Antonyms of "Wrongfully"

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WordDefinition
unlawfullyIn a manner not conforming to the law.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Wrongfully"

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WordDefinition
legallyAs permitted by law; not contrary to law.
lawfullyConforming to the law; legally.
de jureBy right; in accordance with or as deemed by the statute of the law, particularly as opposed to actual practice.
wrongIncorrect or untrue.
improperlyIn an improper manner; not properly.
inaccuratelyIn an inaccurate manner; incorrectly; inexactly.
erroneouslyIncorrectly.
incorrectlyIn an incorrect manner.
mistakenlyWrongly; erroneously.
unjustlyIn an unjust manner.
inappropriatelyIn an inappropriate manner.
unjustifiablyIn an unjustifiable manner.
unfairlyIn a manner that is unfair.
unreasonablyIn an unreasonable manner.
undeservedlyIn an undeserved manner.
undulyUndeservedly; in a way that is not warranted.
unlawfullyIn a manner not conforming to the law.
illicitlyIn an illicit manner; illegally, immorally, or inappropriately.
illegitimatelyIn an illegitimate manner.
illegallyIn a manner contrary to law.

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