Tort (noun)

A civil wrong or wrongful act that causes harm or injury to another person, for which the injured party may seek legal remedy.

Origin:

The word tort comes from the old french word "tort" meaning wrong or injury. in the legal context, it refers to a civil wrong or wrongful act that causes harm or injury to another person.

Examples:

1. The company was found liable for a tort of negligence.
2. The driver was charged with a tort of reckless driving.
3. The plaintiff filed a lawsuit for the tort of defamation.
4. The tort of invasion of privacy is committed when an individual's private affairs are intruded upon.
5. A tort action is a legal proceeding in which the plaintiff seeks monetary damages for the harm caused by the defendant's wrongful act.