de son tort

adjective

dəsōⁿtȯȯr

: as a result of his own wrong act

—used of persons assuming a responsibility (as of trusteeship) without rightful authority

executor de son tort

Word History

Etymology

French

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Rhymes for de son tort

• heliport
• nonsupport
• reexport
• teleport
• ultrashort
• abort
• airport
• alport
• athwart
• carport
• comport
• consort