wrongfully-possessed
|wrong-ful-ly-pos-sessed|
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/ˈrɔːŋfəli pəˈzɛst/
🇬🇧
/ˈrɒŋfəli pəˈzɛst/
unjustly owned
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wrongfully-possessed' originates from the combination of 'wrongfully' and 'possessed', where 'wrongfully' means 'in a manner that is not just or fair' and 'possessed' means 'owned or held'.
Historical Evolution
'wrongfully-possessed' combines the Old English 'wrang' meaning 'wrong' and the Latin 'possessus' meaning 'held or owned'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'held in a manner that is not just', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
illegally or unjustly held or owned.
The artifact was wrongfully-possessed by the collector.
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Last updated: 2025/06/01 22:45