n. [ F., from LL. tortum, fr. L. tortus twisted, crooked, p. p. of torqure to twist, bend. See Torture. ] 1. Mischief; injury; calamity. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
That had them long opprest with tort. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Law) Any civil wrong or injury; a wrongful act (not involving a breach of contract) for which an action will lie; a form of action, in some parts of the United States, for a wrong or injury. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖ Executor de son tort. See under Executor. -- Tort feasor (Law), a wrongdoer; a trespasser. Wharton. [ 1913 Webster ]
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