TORT


Meaning of TORT in English

■ noun Law a wrongful act or an infringement of a right (other than under contract) leading to legal liability.

Origin

ME: from OFr., from med. L. ~um 'wrong, injustice', neut. past participle of L. torquere 'to twist'.

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