Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tort

noun

/tɔːrt/

Definition

A tort is a civil wrong or a wrongful act, separate from a breach of contract, that causes harm or loss to another person, leading to legal liability.

Examples

The company was sued for tort after a customer was injured by a defective product.
Negligence is a common type of tort that can occur in various situations, such as car accidents.
She filed a tort claim against her neighbor for damaging her property.

Meaning

In legal terms, a tort is an action that results in injury or harm to another party, for which the injured party can seek compensation or remedy through the courts.