tort — /tawrt/, n. Law. a wrongful act, not including a breach of contract or trust, that results in injury to another s person, property, reputation, or the like, and for which the injured party is entitled to compensation. [1350 1400; ME: injury,… … Universalium
Tort (conflict) — In Conflict of Laws, the choice of law rules for tort are intended to select the lex causae by which to determine the nature and scope of the judicial remedy to claim damages for loss or damage suffered.HistoryThe first attempts to establish a… … Wikipedia
tort — / tȯrt/ n [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 other than a breach of contract that injures… … Law dictionary
Tort — Tort, n. [F., from LL. tortum, fr. L. tortus twisted, crooked, p. p. of torqure to twist, bend. See {Torture}.] 1. Mischief; injury; calamity. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] That had them long opprest with tort. Spenser. [1913 Webster] 2. (Law) Any civil… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Tort feasor — Tort Tort, n. [F., from LL. tortum, fr. L. tortus twisted, crooked, p. p. of torqure to twist, bend. See {Torture}.] 1. Mischief; injury; calamity. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] That had them long opprest with tort. Spenser. [1913 Webster] 2. (Law) Any… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
tort — [tôrt] n. [OFr < ML tortum < neut. of L tortus, pp. of torquere, to twist < IE * terk , to turn < base * ter , to rub > THROW] a wrongful act, injury, or damage (not involving a breach of contract), for which a civil action can be… … English World dictionary
tort — ► NOUN Law ▪ a wrongful act or an infringement of a right (other than under contract) leading to legal liability. ORIGIN Latin tortum wrong, injustice … English terms dictionary
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tort — (from Lat. torquere, to twist, tortus, twisted, wrested aside). A private or civil wrong or injury, including action for bad faith breach of contract, for which the court will provide a remedy in the form of an action for damages. K Mart Corp. v … Black's law dictionary
Contract with America — Not to be confused with the Contract from America, 2010. The Contract with America was a document released by the United States Republican Party during the 1994 Congressional election campaign. Written by Larry Hunter, who was aided by Newt… … Wikipedia