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n. from French for "wrong," a civil wrong or wrongful act, whethe...
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A civil, not criminal, wrong. A negligent or intentional injury against a person or property, with the exception of breach of contract.
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A wrongful act, other than a breach of contract, which is not criminal but harmful to another person, against which legal action for damages may be taken.
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A civil wrong where one person unreasonably interferes with the rights of another.
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A private wrong, independent of contract and committed against an individual, which gives rise to a legal liability and is adjudicated in a civil court. A tort can be either intentional or unintention [..]
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A civil or private wrong giving rise to legal liability.
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mid-13c., "injury, wrong," from Old French tort "wrong, injustice, crime" (11c.), from Medieval Latin tortum "injustice," noun use of neuter of tortus "wrung, twiste [..]
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an injury or wrong committed, either with or without force, and either intentionally or negligently, to the person or property of another
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A wrongful act, other than a breach of contract, such that the law permits compensation of damages.
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A legal term referring to a civil wrong committed by a person which causes undue harm or loss to someone else. In the insurance industry, some states ask the insured to choose either "limited [..]
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An injury to one person for which the person who caused the injury is legally responsible. A tort can be intentional -- for example, an angry punch in the nose -- but is far more likely to result from [..]
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Definition A civil wrong other than a breach of contract. Tort usually refers to the causing of damage to property or to a person's reputation, or harm to a person's commercial interests.
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A civil wrongdoing that creates a claim that’s to be tried in court before a jury.
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[Anglo-French, wrongful or illegal act, from Old French, injury, from Medieval Latin tortum, from Latin, neuter of tortus twisted, from past participle of torquēre to twist] : a wrongful act ...
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A civil wrong or injury, other than that arising from a breach of contract.
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In law, a private or civil wrong.
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(n) (law) any wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought
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Injury or wrong committed on a person or property of another for which remedy can be sought in civil court, except that which involves a contract.
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A tort is an unintentional violation of another person's rights, usually due to negligence. It is different than a crime, which generally is an intentional violation of another's rights. A tort is subject to civil action and subsequent judgement for damages payable to the wronged party, whereas a crime is subject to criminal action and su [..]
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An injury or wrong committed on the person or property of another. A tort is an infringement on the rights of an individual, but not founded in a contract. The most common tort action is a suit for pe [..]
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A private or civil wrong or injury, other than breach of contract, which violates a person's legally protected right(s), and for which the law may permit a remedy in the form of money damages.
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An injury or damage to person/or property for which the person who caused the injury is legally responsible. 
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A wrongful act resulting in damage or injury, on which a civil action can be based. This does not include breach of contract.
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Any private or civil wrong by act or omission but not including breach of contract. Some torts may also be crimes.
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A tort is a wrongful act resulting in damage or injury upon which a civil action can be based. Common torts include negligence, assault, and battery. Most car accident lawsuits include a claim or clai [..]
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 A private wrong or harm (other than a breach of contract) committed against another, resulting in legal liability. A tort is either intentional or accidental (negligent). Automobile liability insuran [..]
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A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.
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A wrongful act, whether intentional or accidental (negligence), resulting in legal liability for damage or injury. Automobile liability insurance is purchased to protect one from suits arising from unintentional torts. Some states ask you to select a tort provision. In these states, you can limit your right to sue for non-monetary damages (like pai [..]
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Harm that is caused to someone by another person that can be collected for financial in litigation.
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A wrongful act, whether intentional or negligent, which causes an injury and can be remedied at civil law, usually through awarding damages.
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A civil wrong, other than a breach of contract, for which a court of law will afford legal relief, e.g. harming another by an act of negligence in driving an auto.
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A legal term denoting a wrongful act resulting in injury or damage on which a civil court action, or legal proceeding, may be based.
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A civil wrong for which a remedy can be obtained. Under personal injury law, a tort can be committed with intent or negligence. A tort occurs when an actor breaches a legal duty imposed by law to pers [..]
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A civil breach of personal duty owed to one’s fellow citizens in general, as opposed to a breach of contract. The injured person has the right to damages from the wrongdoers
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A private wrong, independent of contract and committed against an individual, which gives rise to a legal liability and is adjudicated in a civil court. A tort can be either intentional or unintentional, and liability insurance is mainly purchased to cover unintentional torts.
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A legal term denoting a wrongful act resulting in injury or damage on which a civil court action, or legal proceeding, may be based.
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A civil wrong that may also include criminal wrongdoing but that specifically allows a person to sue for damages even if no criminal act occurred.
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A legal wrong committed on a person or property apart from a responsibility in a contract.
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A legal term denoting a wrongful act resulting in injury or damage on which a civil court action, or legal proceeding, may be based.
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A legal wrong committed on a person or property apart from a responsibility in a contract.
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A legal wrong committed on a person or property apart from a responsibility in a contract.
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A legal wrong committed on a person or property apart from a responsibility in a contract.
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A civil wrong, other than breach of contract.
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A private wrong committed against another, which gives rise to a legal liability.
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Tort is a legal term used to describe instances when someone is deemed legally responsible for injuring another person or damaging his/her property. Some states ask you to select a tort provision. In these states, you can limit your right to sue for non-monetary damages (like pain and suffering) in exchange for a reduced auto insurance premium.
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A legal wrong, most commonly negligence or acts of omission. Courts provide remedy for torts in the form of suits for damages.
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A legal wrong committed on a person or property apart from a responsibility in a contract.
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A legal wrong committed on a person or property apart from a responsibility in a contract.
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Any wrongful act, damage or injury done willfully, negligently or in circumstances involving strict liability, but not involving breach of contract, for which a civil lawsuit can be brought.
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A legal term denoting a wrongful act resulting in injury or damage on which a civil court action, or legal proceeding, may be based.
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An injury or wrong (other than a breach of contract) committed on the person or property of another for which a civil (as opposed to criminal) action can be brought.
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A civil wrong—e.g. negligence or nuisance.
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A legal wrong committed on a person or property apart from a responsibility in a contract.
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A legal wrong committed on a person or property apart from a responsibility in a contract.
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A legal wrong committed on a person or property apart from a responsibility in a contract.
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A private wrong, independent of contract and committed against an individual, which gives rise to a legal liability and is adjudicated in a civil court. A tort can be either intentional or unintentional, and liability insurance is mainly purchased to cover unintentional torts.
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A legal wrong committed on a person or property apart from a responsibility in a contract.
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A legal wrong committed on a person or property apart from a responsibility in a contract.
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A legal wrong committed on a person or property apart from a responsibility in a contract.
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A legal wrong committed on a person or property apart from a responsibility in a contract.
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A legal wrong committed on a person or property apart from a responsibility in a contract.
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A legal term denoting a wrongful act resulting in injury or damage on which a civil court action, or legal proceeding, may be based.
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A civil wrong, other than breach of contract.
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A legal wrong committed on a person or property apart from a responsibility in a contract.
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A legal wrong committed on a person or property apart from a responsibility in a contract.
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A legal wrong committed on a person or property apart from a responsibility in a contract.
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A legal wrong committed on a person or property apart from a responsibility in a contract.
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A legal wrong committed on a person or property apart from a responsibility in a contract.
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A legal wrong committed on a person or property apart from a responsibility in a contract.
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A legal wrong committed on a person or property apart from a responsibility in a contract.
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A legal wrong committed on a person or property apart from a responsibility in a contract.
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A legal wrong committed on a person or property apart from a responsibility in a contract.
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A legal wrong committed on a person or property apart from a responsibility in a contract.
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A legal wrong committed on a person or property apart from a responsibility in a contract.
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A legal wrong committed on a person or property apart from a responsibility in a contract.
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A legal wrong committed on a person or property apart from a responsibility in a contract.
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A legal wrong committed on a person or property apart from a responsibility in a contract.
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A legal wrong committed on a person or property apart from a responsibility in a contract.
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A legal wrong committed on a person or property apart from a responsibility in a contract.
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A legal wrong committed on a person or property apart from a responsibility in a contract.
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A civil wrong other than a breach of contract.
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A legal wrong committed on a person or property apart from a responsibility in a contract.
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A private wrong, independent of contract and committed against an individual, which gives rise to a legal liability and is adjudicated in a civil court. A tort can be either intentional or unintention [..]
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An injury or wrong committed on the person or property of another. A tort is an infringement on the rights of an individual, but not founded on a contract. The most common tort action is a suit for da [..]
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A legal term denoting a wrongful act resulting in injury or damage on which a civil court action, or legal proceeding, may be based. TORT LAW
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A civil, not criminal, wrong. A negligent or intentional injury against a person or property, with the exception of breach of contract.
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An injury or wrong committed, either with or without force, to the person or property of another, for which civil liability may be imposed.
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comes from the Latin word "tortus" which means "wrong". Compensation is an important part of tort law. It is a practical way to restore injured parties to a position similar to a position similar to the one they enjoyed before the injury.
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A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.
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A private or civil wrong; failure to perform some duty required by law or custom, resulting in harm to another. The victim of a tort may have the right to sue for damages to compensate for the harm su [..]
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A private or civil wrong or injury where there is no contract
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A civil wrong. An act which causes harm, intentionally or otherwise, for which the remedy is an action for unliquidated damages.
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An injury or wrong committed with or without force to the person or property of another giving rise to a claim for damages.
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In common law, a tort is an injury or wrong perpetrated on one individual by another, either intentionally or accidentally. Torts do not cover situations involving contracts. Examples of torts include [..]
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a civil action arising from a wrongful act or omission, in which a plaintiff may sue a defendant for damages.
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An injury or damage to person/or property for which the person who caused the injury is legally responsible. 
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n. from French for "wrong," a civil wrong or wrongful act, whether intentional or accidental, from which injury occurs to another. Torts include all negligence cases as well as intentional w [..]
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Any action or inaction that wrongs, damages, or injures another, and thus forms the basis of a civil lawsuit.
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An injury or wrong committed on the person or property of another. A tort is an infringement on the rights of an individual, but not founded in a contract. The most common tort action is a suit for damages sustained in an automobile accident.
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An injury or wrong committed against the person or property of another for which the injured can sue for money damages and other relief.
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A legal wrong, other than the breach of contract, for which the court will provide a remedy in the form of a suit for damages.
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Derived from the latin word tortus meaning wrong. In french, 'tort' means a wrong.
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A wrongful act which cause physical or pecuniary injury to …
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A legal term denoting a wrongful act resulting in injury or damage on which a civil court action, or legal proceeding, may be based.
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A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobi [..]
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n. from French for "wrong," a civil wrong or wrongful act, whether intentional or accidental, from which injury occurs to another. Torts include all negligence cases as well as intentional w [..]
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Any wrongful act, damage or injury done willfully, negligently or in circumstances involving strict liability, but not involving breach of contract, for which a civil lawsuit can be brought.
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Legal term. A wrongful or injurious act (other than breaking a contract) for which a civil suit may be brought in court by private persons. If the suit is successful, the court may award the victims c [..]
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A tort, in common law jurisdictions, is a civil wrong that causes someone else to suffer loss or harm resulting in legal liability for the person who commits the tortious act. The person who commits t [..]
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