Tort
/tɔːrt/
Synonyms
- injury
- offense
- wrongdoing
- misdeed
- transgression
Slang Meanings
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.