tort law

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The area of law dealing with wrongful acts, whether intentional or negligent, regarded as non-criminal and unrelated to contracts, which cause injuries and can be remedied in civil courts, usually through the awarding of damages.

Word forms

tort law
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