as in unlawful
contrary to or forbidden by law
charged with wrongful possession of narcotics
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Recent Examples of wrongful
His family and supporters are hoping the deportation order will be waived in light of Vedam's exoneration and wrongful imprisonment, as well as his work while in prison to improve his own life and the lives of other prisoners.
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Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
In 2021, Creech sued the company, alleging wrongful termination after being blamed for a fire that broke out at the facility the previous year.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
The wrongful murder conviction, now vacated, had kept him in state custody for decades, effectively freezing that process.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Emily, meanwhile, has put her legal degree to work volunteering with the California Innocence Center, which works to reverse wrongful convictions and help those freed from prison reenter society.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 10 Oct. 2025
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Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
In 2021, Creech sued the company, alleging wrongful termination after being blamed for a fire that broke out at the facility the previous year.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
The wrongful murder conviction, now vacated, had kept him in state custody for decades, effectively freezing that process.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Emily, meanwhile, has put her legal degree to work volunteering with the California Innocence Center, which works to reverse wrongful convictions and help those freed from prison reenter society.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrongful
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Advertisement What the Supreme Court is considering At issue before the Supreme Court is whether the federal statute barring gun ownership for unlawful drug users is similar enough to other historical restrictions on firearm possession.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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Having been taken to Coonabarabran Police Station, Valette was charged with causing grievous bodily harm to a person with intent and affray, which is fighting or the threat of unlawful violence which makes another person fear for their life, per the NSW Police news release.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Louisville police say anything that goes into the air or explodes is illegal for average citizens.—
James Bruggers,
The Courier-Journal,
5 July 2017
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Official fireworks shows took place over the city, and illegal pyrotechnics lit up the sky everywhere in between.—
Lisa Beebe,
Los Angeles Magazine,
5 July 2017
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Her history underscores the need for state law and how the criminal justice system interacts with those mentally ill to be reviewed, advocates told the Journal Sentinel.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office filed criminal charges Friday against Poway City Councilmember Tony Blain.—
Susan Gill Vardon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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There have been several serious incidents involving the illicit trade in nuclear materials in Georgia over recent decades.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Both developments could hand fresh ammunition to the Democrats who Republicans need to advance the bill — Democrats who had already raised concerns in closed-door meetings Wednesday over illicit finance and conflicts of interest.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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He has been charged with felonious assault and domestic violence.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
24 Oct. 2025
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Horne is charged with felony murder, felonious assault and reckless homicide, the Hamilton County Prosecuting Office tells PEOPLE.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Wrongful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrongful. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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