WorldSeptember 2, 2026

tortious

TOR-shus

Definition

Relating to a wrongful act, other than a breach of contract, for which a court may provide a legal remedy, typically in the form of monetary damages.

Etymology

Derived from the Medieval Latin 'tortuosus', meaning 'twisted' or 'wrongful', which traces back to the Latin 'tortus', the past participle of 'torquere' (to twist).

In the news

In the case, the court rejected various 'tortious-interference' claims, meaning neither party successfully proved the other intentionally sabotaged their business relationships through wrongful conduct.

New Jersey Court Case Over $42,000 In Book Presales Exposes The Hidden Dangers Of Oral Business Deals

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