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tor⋅tious

  [tawr-shuhs]
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–adjective Law.
of the nature of or pertaining to a tort.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME torcious < AF, equiv. to torci(on) torsion + -ous -ous; meaning influenced by tort

Related forms:
tor⋅tious⋅ly, adverb
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Main Entry: tor·tious
Pronunciation: 'tor-sh&s
Function: adjective
: constituting a tort : recognized as a tort tortious act> <tortious interference with contract> —tor·tious·ly adverb
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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