wrongful death

noun

: a death caused by the negligent, willful, or wrongful act, neglect, omission, or default of another

Examples of wrongful death in a Sentence

She filed a wrongful death suit against the hospital, alleging that its negligence led to her daughter's death.

Recent Examples on the Web

Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s parents are suing the singer D4vd, accusing him of wrongful death after he was charged in the 14-year-old girl’s murder. — Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 11 Sep. 2026

After enduring a harrowing court proceeding in July that laid bare the grisly details of their daughter’s death, the parents of Celeste Rivas Hernandez are suing singer D4vd for wrongful death and accusing his mother and managers of negligence. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2026

The widow of the driver of the van struck by an Amazon cargo plane at Miami International Airport has filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging negligence against several companies and the pilots. — Vinod Sreeharsha september 9, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s parents are suing the singer D4vd for wrongful death. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1952, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for wrongful death

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• meth
• neath
• seth
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Legal Definition

wrongful death

noun

: a death caused by the negligent, willful, or wrongful act, neglect, omission, or default of another

sought damages for the wrongful death of their murdered daughter