tort

noun

A wrongful act or an infringement of a right (other than under contract) leading to civil legal liability. noun
The company was sued for tort after their product caused injury to a customer.
Negligence is a common type of tort that can result in a lawsuit.
A civil wrong that causes a claimant to suffer loss or harm, resulting in legal liability for the person who commits the tortious act. noun
Defamation is considered a tort because it can harm a person's reputation.
The court awarded damages to the plaintiff for the tort committed by the defendant.

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