Definition & Meaning of "tortious"in English

tortious

(of law) related to a wrong action that is not considered criminal

Grammatical Information

Composition

Compound

relational

ungradable

domain

law, wrongdoing, liability

Examples

The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the defendant for the tortious conduct that caused injury.

a floor under the bells of an open belfry

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