unrightful
Lacking legal claim
Unrightful means not legitimate, just, or lawful—lacking proper authority or entitlement: an unrightful claim to the throne, unrightful possession of the property.
The word is somewhat formal and appears most often in legal or political contexts where questions of legitimacy arise.
Not officially permitted
- unlawfulForbidden by statute
- illegalForbidden by statute
- invalidWithout legal force
- fraudulentInvolving intentional dishonesty
unlicensed · unofficial · improper · unwarranted · illegitimate · bogus · spurious · counterfeit
Not fair or impartial
- unfairUnjust or partial
- undeservedNot rightfully owed
- unmeritedNot rightfully due
- iniquitousGrossly immoral or unjust
unjustified · discriminatory · biased · partial · prejudiced · unequal · arbitrary · disproportionate
Wrongful seizure of power
- seizureForcible taking or convulsion
- appropriationUnauthorized claiming or allocation
- dispossessionDeprival of property rights
- encroachmentGradual intrusion on territory
takeover · annexation · overthrow · coup · supplanting · displacement · expropriation · commandeering
unauthorized
Not officially permitted
fraudulent · unlicensed · unofficial · improper · unwarranted · illegitimate · bogus · spurious · counterfeit · forged
inequitable
Not fair or impartial
- unfairUnjust or partial
- undeservedNot rightfully owed
- unmeritedNot rightfully due
iniquitous · unjustified · discriminatory · biased · partial · prejudiced · unequal · arbitrary · disproportionate · one-sided
usurpation
Wrongful seizure of power
- seizureForcible taking or convulsion
- appropriationUnauthorized claiming or allocation
- dispossessionDeprival of property rights
encroachment · takeover · annexation · overthrow · coup · supplanting · displacement · expropriation · commandeering · intrusion
unrightfulrightful
Legally or morally valid
lawful · legitimate · legal · due · authorized