tort in Japanese
tort in Japanese is 不法行為 — tort means in law, a wrongful act (other than breaking a contract) that harms someone and can be addressed through a civil lawsuit.
tort in Japanese
不法行為
Pronounced: fuhōkōi
(law) A wrongful act, whether intentional or negligent, regarded as non-criminal and unrelated to a contract, which causes an injury and can be remedied in civil court, usually through the awarding of damages. [from late 16th c.]
What does "tort" mean?
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noun In law, a wrongful act (other than breaking a contract) that harms someone and can be addressed through a civil lawsuit.
"Negligence is one of the most common types of tort."
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tort in a sentence
- Negligence is one of the most common types of tort.
- The company was sued for the tort of trespass.
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What is "tort" in Japanese?
"tort" in Japanese is 不法行為. tort means: In law, a wrongful act (other than breaking a contract) that harms someone and can be addressed through a civil lawsuit.
How do you pronounce 不法行為?
"tort" in Japanese is 不法行為, pronounced "fuhōkōi".
How do you use "tort" in a sentence?
Example: "Negligence is one of the most common types of tort." In Japanese, "tort" is 不法行為.
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