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tort

/tɔrt/ /tɔːt/
noun
GeneralLegal
  1. 1 haksız fiil
  2. 2 kusurlu eylem

Definition (English)

  1. A wrongful act that causes harm to another person, not related to a contract, which can be sued in civil court.
  2. A civil wrong causing harm or loss.

Example Sentences

  1. The driver was sued for the tort of negligence.
    Sürücüye ihmal haksız fiili nedeniyle dava açıldı.
  2. This is a classic example of a personal tort.
    Bu, kişisel bir haksız fiilin klasik bir örneğidir.

Synonyms

civil wrongwrongful actlegal wronginjuryoffensedelict

Collocations

commit a torttort claimtort casetort liabilitytort lawtort damages

Related Words

civil lawliabilitydamagesnegligencelawsuitcompensation

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