Definition of Tort

1. Noun. (law) any wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought.

Exact synonyms: Civil Wrong
Generic synonyms: Actus Reus, Misconduct, Wrongdoing, Wrongful Conduct
Specialized synonyms: Alienation Of Affection, Invasion Of Privacy, Trespass
Examples of category: Libel
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law

Definition of Tort

1. n. Mischief; injury; calamity.

2. a. Stretched tight; taut.

Definition of Tort

1. a civil wrong [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tort

torsion of a tooth
torsion of testis
torsion spasm
torsion testis
torsive
torsiversion
torsive occlusion
torsk
torsk
torsks
torso
torso
torsoclusion
torsos
Torsten Sjogren's syndrome
tort (current term)
tort-feasor
torta
torta
tortas
torte
tortellini
tortellinis
torten
tortes
tortfeasor
torticollar
torticollis
torticollis
torticollises

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