wrongfully

[ˈrɔŋ.fə.li]
adverb
injustamente
1. in a manner that is unjust, illegal, or morally incorrect
He was wrongfully accused of theft.
Ele foi injustamente acusado de roubo.
2. in violation of someone's rights or legal entitlements
The company wrongfully terminated her employment.
A empresa rescindiu injustamente seu contrato de trabalho.
3. without proper basis or justification
The decision was wrongfully made without considering all evidence.
A decisão foi tomada injustamente sem considerar todas as provas.
In both American and Brazilian legal contexts, 'wrongfully' is a critical term used in litigation and judicial proceedings, particularly in wrongful death, wrongful termination, and wrongful conviction cases. The term carries significant legal weight and is frequently encountered in lawsuits and court documents.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unjustlyunfairlyillegallyimproperlyunlawfully
Antonyms / Antônimos
justlyfairlyrightlyproperlylawfully

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
injustamente
most common usage in formal and legal contexts
Brazil
de forma injusta
alternative phrase form used in spoken Portuguese
Portugal
injustamente
same as Brazilian Portuguese; also used in legal terminology
Portugal
ilegalmente
preferred when emphasizing legal violation

Related Words

wrongwrongfulinjusticeillegalityrights

Related Idioms & Phrases

wrongfully convicted
wrongfully terminated
wrongfully imprisoned
wrongfully accused
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