Un*right"eous (?), a. [OE. unrightwise, AS. unrihtwis. See Un- not, and Righteous.]

1.

Not righteous; evil; wicked; sinful; as, an unrighteous man.

2.

Contrary to law and equity; unjust; as, an unrighteous decree or sentence.

-- Un*right"eous*ly, adv. -- Un*right"eous*ness, n.

 

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