wrongfully-claimed
|wrong-ful-ly-claimed|
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/ˈrɔŋfəli kleɪmd/
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/ˈrɒŋfəli kleɪmd/
unjust assertion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wrongfully-claimed' originates from the combination of 'wrongfully,' derived from 'wrong,' and 'claimed,' from the verb 'claim.'
Historical Evolution
'wrongfully' evolved from Old English 'wrang' meaning 'injustice,' and 'claim' from Latin 'clamare' meaning 'to call out.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'wrongfully' meant 'in a wrong manner,' and 'claim' meant 'to call out or demand.' Over time, it evolved to mean 'to assert ownership or right unjustly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that has been claimed in a manner that is unjust or not in accordance with the truth.
The property was wrongfully-claimed by the company.
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Last updated: 2025/04/08 00:13