What does "tort law" mean?

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.

Tort law

Q: What is a synonym for "tort law"?

Common synonyms include: civil liability, civil liability framework, civil wrong, private wrong, remedial system.

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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. uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

civil liability civil liability framework civil wrong private wrong remedial system

Antonyms

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contract law criminal law criminal law remedies public enforcement

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