WORD MEANING
Tort meaning
tawrt · noun
A wrongful act or infringement of a right leading to civil legal liability.
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A type of legal claim in civil law distinct from criminal charges.
An abbreviation for 'tortilla' in informal contexts.
The term is primarily used in legal contexts but can also appear as slang or abbreviations in informal settings.
Examples
The lawyer explained the concept of a tort in civil law.
She filed a tort claim against the company for negligence.