tort

/tɔ:t/

Thân thiện

A business owner files a tort claim for damages after a competitor's false advertising.

Definition

Noun: - A civil wrong: In law, a "tort" is an act or omission that causes harm or injury to another person, giving the injured party the right to sue for damages. It is a breach of a duty imposed by law, not by a contract.

Usage

• Legal Context: The word "tort" is used almost exclusively in legal contexts to describe wrongful conduct that is addressed through civil lawsuits.
  • The company was sued for the tort of negligence after the accident.
  • Personal injury law deals with various types of torts.

Examples

• General Use:
  • Filing a lawsuit for a tort requires proving that a legal duty was breached.
  • Libel and slander are both torts related to defamation.

Advanced Usage

• "Intentional tort": A wrongful act done on purpose.
  • Assault and battery are classic examples of intentional torts.
• "Strict liability tort": A wrong where liability is imposed regardless of fault or intent.
  • Manufacturing a defective product can lead to a strict liability tort.

Variants and Related Words

• Tortious (adj): Relating to or constituting a tort.
  • The lawyer argued that the defendant's actions were tortious.
• Tortfeasor (n): A person who commits a tort.
  • The court ordered the tortfeasor to pay compensation to the victim.

Synonyms

• Wrong: A broader, more general term for an unjust act.
• Civil wrong: A more descriptive legal synonym.
• Delict: A term used in some legal systems, similar to tort.

Related Phrases

• Tort law: The area of law that deals with torts.
  • She specializes in tort law and personal injury cases.
• Tort reform: Efforts to change the laws governing tort lawsuits.
  • Tort reform is a major topic in the legislative session.

Học thuật

Noun

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• civil wrong