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wrongful death
noun
law : a death caused by someone's mistake or by someone's improper act
Full Definition of WRONGFUL DEATH
: a death caused by the negligent, willful, or wrongful act, neglect, omission, or default of another
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First Known Use of WRONGFUL DEATH
1952
Rhymes with WRONGFUL DEATH
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