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torts

UK //tɔːts//US //tɔːrts//

词源

源自中古法语 'tort'(错误、不公),最终源于拉丁语 'tortus'(扭曲的),引申为法律上的不正当行为。

noun

❶ 侵权行为,指因过失或故意行为导致他人受到损害而需承担法律责任的行为,属于民事法律范畴。

“The law firm specializes in handling torts cases involving personal injuries.”

(这家律师事务所专门处理涉及人身伤害的侵权案件。)

“Negligence is one of the most common types of torts in civil law.”

(过失是民法中最常见的侵权行为类型之一。)

同义词:civil wrongs, wrongful acts, legal injuries

常见短语

law of torts — 侵权法,指规范侵权行为及其法律后果的法律体系,主要涉及民事赔偿责任。

“The law of torts protects individuals from harm caused by others' wrongful actions.”

(侵权法保护个人免受他人不当行为造成的伤害。)