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tort

/tɔːrt/ noun · British & US
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What does tort mean?

noun

A tort is a wrong or injury that leads to a civil lawsuit. It can also refer to a curved or twisted shape.

Example

"The lawyer argued that the company's negligence was a tort that resulted in financial losses for the client."

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