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tortious

UK //ˈtɔːʃəs//US //ˈtɔːrʃəs//

词源

源自中古英语,基于拉丁语 'tortum'(错误/不法行为),与 'tort'(侵权行为)同源。14世纪进入法律术语体系。

adjective

❶ 指与民事侵权行为相关的,描述行为构成法律上的侵权,可能引发损害赔偿等法律责任的情形。

“The court ruled that the defendant's actions were tortious and awarded damages to the plaintiff.”

(法院裁定被告的行为构成侵权,判决向原告支付赔偿金。)

“A tortious interference claim can arise when someone intentionally disrupts a business relationship.”

(当有人故意破坏商业关系时,可能引发侵权干涉的诉讼。)

同义词:wrongful, unlawful, delictual

常见短语

tortious act — 指法律上可被起诉的侵权行为,通常涉及对他人权利或利益的非法侵害。

“Spreading false rumors about a competitor may constitute a tortious act.”

(散布关于竞争对手的虚假谣言可能构成侵权行为。)

tortious liability — 因实施侵权行为而产生的法律责任,需通过赔偿等方式弥补受害者损失。

“The company faced tortious liability after its product caused injuries to consumers.”

(该公司因产品导致消费者受伤而面临侵权责任。)