tortious

adjective

tor·​tious ˈtȯr-shəs How to pronounce tortious (audio)
: implying or involving tort
tortious acts
tortiously adverb

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Real estate developer Kevin Hayes and real estate agent Tomoko Matsumoto of Hapuna Realty filed a complaint last Friday in Hawaii’s circuit court, accusing Ohtani and Balelo of tortious interference with contractual and business relations and unjust enrichment. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Aug. 2025 The suit accuses Ohtani and Balelo of tortious interference and unjust enrichment. Jimmy Golen, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2025 As always in the courts, there will be plenty more moves, filings and appeals for both sides to make in this nearly yearlong breach of fiduciary duty and tortious interference clash. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025 However, the actor is only allowed to amend the allegations relevant to the claims of tortious interference with contract and breach of implied covenant. Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for tortious

Word History

First Known Use

1544, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tortious was in 1544

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“Tortious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tortious. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

Legal Definition

tortious

adjective
tor·​tious ˈtȯr-shəs How to pronounce tortious (audio)
: constituting a tort : recognized as a tort
a tortious act
tortious interference with contract
tortiously adverb
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