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Legal
tort
TORT
tɔːrtListen
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Syllable breakdown
tort
Dictionary meaning
A civil wrong that causes harm or loss, giving rise to legal liability.
Examples
- Negligence is the most common tort, forming the basis of countless personal injury claims.
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