wrongfully-liberated
|wrong-ful-ly-lib-er-at-ed|
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/ˈrɔŋfəli ˈlɪbəˌreɪtɪd/
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/ˈrɒŋfəli ˈlɪbəˌreɪtɪd/
unjustly freed
Etymology
'wrongfully-liberated' originates from the combination of 'wrongfully,' meaning 'in a manner that is not right or just,' and 'liberated,' meaning 'freed or released.'
The term 'liberated' comes from the Latin word 'liberare,' meaning 'to set free,' while 'wrongfully' is derived from 'wrong,' which has Old English origins in 'wrang,' meaning 'injustice.'
Initially, 'liberated' meant 'to set free,' and 'wrongfully' meant 'in an unjust manner.' The combination retains these meanings, emphasizing the unjust nature of the liberation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
released or freed in a manner that is unjust or illegal.
The prisoner was wrongfully-liberated due to a clerical error.
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Last updated: 2025/05/24 16:56