Vocabulary Entry

tort

|noun • verb

noun

A wrongful act leading to civil legal liability.

Example Sentences

"The company was sued for committing a tort against its customers."

"In legal terms, a tort is different from a crime."

"Negligence is a common type of tort in personal injury cases."

verb

Example Sentences

"If you tort your neighbor, you may face legal consequences."

"He didn't mean to tort anyone, but his actions led to trouble."

"Accidentally torting someone can result in a lawsuit."