Word Type

Noun

Adjective

The word "tort" can be used as noun and adjective.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

quasi-tort tort law torts

Etymologically Related To

tart torsion torture

Context

law only in plural torts slang

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

actus reus misconduct wrongdoing wrongful conduct

Type Of (IsA)

wrongdoing

Related Terms

cotortfeasor de son tort delict tortfeasance tortfeasor tortionary tortious tortiously

Related Terms

civil court damages de son tort injury intentional negligent shape sharp tart taut tort law tortoise tortoiseshell wrong wrongful

Synonym Network

delict

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