tort

• Termo jurídico que designa qualquer ato ilícito ou dano civil pelo qual se pode pleitear indenização, exceto a quebra de contrato.

A legal term referring to any wrongdoing or civil wrong for which an action for damages may be brought, excluding breach of contract.

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   A wrongful act or infringement of a right (other than under contract) leading to civil legal liability.

   Ato ilícito civil

   • The company was sued for the tort of negligence.
   • Defamation is a type of tort that harms a person's reputation.
   • The court awarded damages for the tort committed against the plaintiff.

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