tort
1 synonym for tort, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — In law, a wrongful act (other than breaking a contract) that harms someone and can be addressed through a civil lawsuit.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
civil wrong
How to use tort
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
law of tort
tort claim
commit a tort
Etymology
From Old French tort, "wrong," ultimately from Latin tortus, "twisted" — the same root gives us "torture" and "distort."
Full origin of tort →Frequently asked questions
What does “tort” mean?
The word “tort” means in law, a wrongful act (other than breaking a contract) that harms someone and can be addressed through a civil lawsuit. In plain terms, a legal term for a civil wrong that lets the injured party sue for damages.
How do you pronounce “tort”?
“Tort” is pronounced tawt (/tɔɹt/ in IPA).
How do you use “tort” in a sentence?
Here is “tort” used in a sentence: “Negligence is one of the most common types of tort.”
What part of speech is “tort”?
“Tort” is a noun.
Where does the word “tort” come from?
The word “tort” comes from Latin. From Old French tort, "wrong," ultimately from Latin tortus, "twisted" — the same root gives us "torture" and "distort.".
