tort

tort definition - business

tort

A civil (as opposed to criminal) wrong resulting in injury caused intentionally or by carelessness. Litigation involving a tort may result from such things as an automobile accident, assault, medical malpractice, product liability, trademark infringement, and slander.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Business Terms Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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