World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesdelito civil
Pronunciation / Transliteration: deh-lee-toh thee-beel
"El demandante presentó una demanda por delito civil."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A wrongful act or an infringement of a right (other than under contract) leading to civil legal liability.
"The plaintiff filed a lawsuit claiming that the defendant's negligence constituted a tort." - 2
In law, a tort is a civil wrong that causes a claimant to suffer loss or harm.
"The court ruled that the actions of the defendant were a tort, warranting compensation for damages."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'tort' originates from the Latin word 'tortum', meaning 'twisted' or 'wrong'. It evolved through Old French as 'tort', referring to a wrongful act, and was adopted into English legal terminology in the late Middle Ages, reflecting the concept of civil wrongs that cause harm or loss to individuals.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Tort"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Tort" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
délit
Transliteration: deh-lee
"Le plaignant a déposé une plainte pour délit."
unerlaubte Handlung
Transliteration: oo-ner-lau-bte han-dlung
"Der Kläger reichte eine Klage wegen unerlaubter Handlung ein."
illecito
Transliteration: il-leh-chee-toh
"Il ricorrente ha presentato un'azione per illecito."
delito civil
Transliteration: deh-lee-toh thee-beel
"El demandante presentó una demanda por delito civil."
ato ilícito
Transliteration: ah-toh ee-lee-see-toh
"O autor da ação alegou um ato ilícito."
अपराध
Transliteration: aparaadh
"वादी ने अपराध के लिए मुकदमा दायर किया।"
侵权行为
Transliteration: qīnquán xíngwéi
"原告因侵权行为提起诉讼。"
불법행위
Transliteration: bulbeophaengwi
"원고는 불법행위로 소송을 제기했습니다."
不法行為
Transliteration: fuhōkōi
"原告は不法行為で訴訟を起こしました。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Spanish termsA voltage level that is lower than the standard voltage used in electrical systems, typically used for safety in low-power applications.
The difference in electric potential between two points, measured in volts.
A term used in German to denote a specific type of entity or concept.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Tort"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.