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tortfeasor

/ˈtɔːrtˌfiː.zər/

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noun

/ˈtɔːrtˌfiː.zər/C2formallegal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее лицо или организацию, совершившую гражданское правонарушение (деликт) против другого лица, что влечёт за собой юридическую ответственность.

A noun referring to a person or entity that has committed a civil wrong (tort) against another, giving rise to legal liability.

  1. Party who committed a tortC2formallegal

    A person or entity that has committed a civil wrong (tort) causing harm or loss to another, for which legal liability may arise.

    ruПричинитель вреда

    • The court found the tortfeasor liable for damages.
    • In a negligence case, the tortfeasor must compensate the victim.
    • Identifying the tortfeasor is the first step in a civil lawsuit.

    Synonymswrongdoer

Forms
  • tortfeasors plural form
  • tortfeasors' possessive plural form
  • tortfeasor's possessive singular form