tort

/ˈtɔɹt/

A civil wrong that causes harm or loss

tort in a sentence

“Negligence is one of the most common types of tort.”

From Old French tort (wrong, injustice), from Latin tortus (twisted), past participle of torquere (to twist)

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The party who initiates a lawsuit

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arbitration

Resolution of a dispute by an impartial third party

indemnity

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