Definitions

1. noun

a person who causes harm or injury to someone else’s body, mind, or emotions, either intentionally or through negligence.

“The lawyer argued that the doctor was liable for the patient’s emotional tort due to the botched surgery.”

2. noun

a wrong or injustice done to someone; an injury or damage to someone’s rights or feelings.

“The victim’s family sought compensation for the tort inflicted upon them by the negligent driver.”

3. noun

a type of civil law case where one party seeks compensation for damages or injury.

“The court heard the tort case against the company for failing to ensure the safety of its employees.”

4. verb

to cause harm or injury to someone’s body, mind, or emotions.

“The doctor’s mistake was said to have tort the patient’s spinal cord, leaving them paralyzed.”

5. verb

to commit a wrong or injustice against someone; to cause emotional or psychological harm.

“The bully was accused of tort the student, making them feel humiliated and ashamed.”