tor
tious
1
(of law) related to a wrong action that is not considered criminal
- 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.
- Intentional interference with contractual relations can be considered tortious behavior.
- Defamation, such as slander or libel, is often classified as tortious conduct.
- Trespassing on another person's property without permission may lead to a tortious claim.
2
a floor under the bells of an open belfry