noun🔗ShareAn injury or wrong."The lawsuit involved several torts, including negligence and defamation, committed by the company. "lawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA wrongful act, whether intentional or negligent, which causes an injury and can be remedied in civil court, usually through the awarding of damages."The student's careless actions caused several torts, leading to a lawsuit against the school. "lawrightactionguiltstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(only in the plural torts) Tort law (the area of law dealing with such wrongful acts)."The lawyer specialized in torts, representing people injured in car accidents and other incidents. "lawrightgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA tortoise."The children were excited to see the torts slowly making their way across the sandy enclosure at the zoo. "animalnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA tortoiseshell (animal with coloured markings on fur)."The animal shelter had three cats with beautiful, unique markings: a tabby, a calico, and a tortoiseshell. "animalnaturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
