tortious

adjective

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

Examples of tortious in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That’s a convenient stance when the schools aren’t available and any hint of interest could lead to a tortious interference lawsuit. Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2024 Fanatics has accused Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. and his limited liability company, the Official Harrison Collection, for breach of contract, anticipatory repudiation and tortious interference. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 Aug. 2024 Which brings us back to Sankey’s remarks, the SEC’s focus on 16, tortious interference and the next wave of realignment. Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 17 July 2024 Prescott is also alleging defamation and slander, defamation per se, business disparagement, tortious interference with current and/or prospective business relations, civil conspiracy and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Wayne Sterling, CNN, 12 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tortious 

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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 5 Oct. 2024.

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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