tortious
tor
ˈtɔ:r
tawr
tious
ʃəs
shēs
British pronunciation
/tˈɔːʃəs/

Definition & Meaning of "tortious"in English

tortious
01

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

example
Examples
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the defendant for the tortious conduct that caused injury.
Negligence resulting in injury is a common example of tortious conduct.
02

a floor under the bells of an open belfry

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