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    Torts (en. Wrongs)

    /tɔʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Wrongs or offenses that cause harm to a person.
    The harms caused by this car accident are considerable.
    Les torts causés par cet accident de voiture sont considérables.
    Law applicable to harmful acts.
    Tort law allows for claims for damages.
    Le droit des torts permet de demander réparation.
    Civil liability for harmful acts.
    The perpetrator must remedy the wrongs they have committed.
    L'auteur doit réparer les torts qu'il a commis.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'tortus', meaning 'twisted' or 'malformed'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to assert one's faults
    To demonstrate or prove that one has suffered harm.
    faire valoir ses torts
    wrongs and responsibilities
    The legal concepts related to harmful acts and their impact.
    torts et responsabilités

    Related Words

    liability
    Legal obligation to compensate a person for damages caused.
    responsabilité
    damages
    Sum of money paid in recompense for harm.
    dommages-intérêts
    contract
    Agreement between parties that can create liabilities in case of non-compliance.
    contrat

    Slang Meanings

    Minor offense causing inconvenience.
    This little wrong is not a big deal.
    Ce petit tort, ce n'est pas grave.
    Injury caused by negligence.
    He made a mistake during the game.
    Il a eu un tort lors de la partie.