계약 관계 이외에서 타인의 권리를 침해하거나 손해를 입혀 민사상 배상 책임을 지게 되는 불법 행위.
A wrongful act or an infringement of a right, other than under contract, that leads to civil legal liability for which the victim can claim damages.
예문:
"The victim filed a lawsuit claiming that the manufacturer's negligence constituted a tort."
"Legal scholars often distinguish between intentional torts and those resulting from negligence."
"The law of tort provides a mechanism for individuals to receive compensation for harm caused by others."