wrongful

wrong*ful

adjective

{bc}{sx|wrong||}, {sx|unjust||}

wrongful birth

noun

{bc}a malpractice claim brought by the parents of a child born with a birth defect against a physician or health-care provider whose alleged negligence (as in diagnosis) effectively deprived the parents of the opportunity to make an informed decision whether to avoid or terminate the pregnancy

wrongful death

noun

{bc}a death caused by the negligent, willful, or wrongful act, neglect, omission, or default of another