TORT


Meaning of TORT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈtȯrt ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English, injury, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin tortum, from Latin, neuter of tortus twisted, from past participle of torquēre

Date: 1586

: a wrongful act other than a breach of contract for which relief may be obtained in the form of damages or an injunction

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