Definition for UN-RIGHT'EOUS

UN-RIGHT'EOUS, a. [unri'chus; Sax. unrihtwis; that is, not right-wise.]

  1. Not righteous; not just; not conformed in heart and life to the divine law; evil; wicked; used of persons.
  2. Unjust; contrary to law and equity; as, an unrighteous decree or sentence.

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