tort
noun/tɔrt/
Frequency rank: #11,826 most common English word
Meaning
a wrongful act that causes harm to someone and for which the law allows a civil remedy.
Example sentence
The injured customer filed a lawsuit claiming tort against the negligent store owner.
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