wrongful

adjective8 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.2
wrongful death7.0

A death caused by the negligence or misconduct of another individual or entity.

wrongful conviction6.8

A legal judgment that declares a person guilty of a crime when they are in fact innocent.

wrongful dismissal6.5

Termination of an employee's contract for reasons that are illegal or in breach of the contract.

wrongful termination6.3

The firing of an employee for illegal reasons.

wrongful imprisonment6.2

The unlawful detention or confinement of a person.

wrongful arrest6.0

An arrest made without proper legal authority.

wrongful act5.5

An act that is illegal or unjust.

wrongful conduct5.2

Behavior that is considered illegal or morally wrong.