tort
//tɔːrt//
Noun
tortSingular
tortsPlural
1
A wrongful act or infringement of a right, other than under contract, leading to civil legal liability.
The company was sued for tort after the accident caused injuries to several employees.
2
A civil wrong that causes harm or loss to another person, for which the injured party may seek compensation through a lawsuit.
The company was sued for tort after their negligence caused injury to a customer.