wrongful

(adjective)

adjective

1. having no legally established claim

- the wrongful heir to the throne

Similar word(s): illegitimate, unlawful

2. unlawfully violating the rights of others

- wrongful death

- a wrongful diversion of trust income

Similar word(s): unlawful

3. not just or fair

- a wrongful act

- a wrongful charge

Similar word(s): unjust