torts

Etymology

From tort + -s (suffix forming pluralia tantum, and regular plurals of nouns).

noun

  1. (law">law) Synonym of tort law">law (“the area of law">law dealing with wrongful acts, whether intentional or negligent, regarded as non-criminal and unrelated to contracts, which cause injuries and can be remedied in civil courts, usually through the awarding of damages”)

noun

  1. plural of tort

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