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    Tort (en. Wrong)

    [tɔʁt]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An illegal act that causes harm to a person.
    He was sued for torts caused to his neighbor.
    Il a été poursuivi pour torts causés à son voisin.
    The civil liability resulting from such an act.
    She claimed damages for the wrongs suffered.
    Elle a demandé des dommages-intérêts pour les torts subis.
    A wrongful behavior resulting in liability.
    The wrong lies in his obvious negligence.
    Le tort réside dans la négligence évidente de sa part.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tortum', meaning 'twisted'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to do harm
    to cause harm to someone
    fait de tort
    to be wrong
    to be mistaken or to get it wrong
    avoir tort
    to make restitution for wrongs
    to compensate for damages
    rendre des torts
    wrong and liability
    links between a harmful act and legal liability
    tort et responsabilité

    Related Words

    liability
    Obligation to repair damage caused to others.
    responsabilité
    damage
    Loss or harm suffered by a person.
    dommage
    harm
    Damage caused to a person in their property or personally.
    préjudice

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a pickle because of a mistake.
    He is in the wrong after forgetting his appointment.
    Il est dans le tort après avoir oublié son rendez-vous.
    To get caught for a fault.
    She got caught and now she is in the wrong.
    Elle s'est fait prendre et maintenant elle est dans le tort.