How do you pronounce tortious?

tortious is pronounced as /ˈtɔːrʃəs/.

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tortious

⚖️tortious

adjective

/ˈtɔːrʃəs/

tortilla tortoise

Meaning

Relating to or involving a wrongful act leading to legal liability.

Example Sentences

The company was found guilty of tortious interference with contracts.

Example Expressions

tortious conduct

Synonyms

wrongful, unlawful, illegal, culpable

Antonyms

lawful, legal, legitimate

Collocations

tortious conduct, tortious interference, tortious liability, tortious act

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