Tort

/tɔːrt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A wrongful act or an infringement of a right (other than under contract) leading to civil legal liability.

The company was held liable for the tort they committed against the injured party.

A breach of a duty that causes harm or loss to another person, allowing the injured party to seek compensation.

Negligence is a common type of tort that can arise from a failure to take proper care.

A legal term used in tort law to denote a category of civil wrongs.

In tort law, a plaintiff must prove that a tort was committed in order to receive damages.

An act that is considered a breach of duty that results in legal liability.

The tort of defamation can occur when false statements harm a person's reputation.

From Latin 'tortum', meaning 'twisted, wrong, or crooked.'

tort law

The area of law that deals with civil wrongs.

intentional tort

A wrongful act done on purpose, causing harm to another.

negligent tort

A wrongful act occurring due to someone's negligence, resulting in harm.

negligence

The failure to take proper care in doing something, which can result in harm.

liability

The state of being responsible for something, especially in a legal context.

damages

Monetary compensation awarded to a party for loss or injury.

A term for a legal claim in a casual context.

If you think you’ve been wronged, you might have a tort case.

Used informally to describe any situation involving legal claims against someone.

His actions were so reckless, it’s like he wanted a tort on his hands.