Tort (Noun)
Meaning
(law) any wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The company was sued for the tort of negligence after the employee was injured on the job.
- The court ruled that the defendant's actions constituted a tort and awarded damages to the plaintiff.
- The lawyer specialized in tort law and had won numerous cases involving personal injury.
- The tort of defamation was alleged against the newspaper for publishing false and damaging statements.
- The insurance policy covered the business against tort claims arising from accidents on the premises.