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tortious
01
(of law) related to a wrong action that is not considered criminal
02
a floor under the bells of an open belfry
tortious
adj
tort
n
Example
Intentional interference with contractual relations can be considered tortious behavior.
Trespassing on another person's property without permission may lead to a tortious claim.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the defendant for the tortious conduct that caused injury.
Defamation, such as slander or libel, is often classified as tortious conduct.
Negligence resulting in injury is a common example of tortious conduct.
